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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act claims have a 2-year SOL. The discovery rule starts when the family knew or should have known that the platform's design caused the child's harm.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Ohio
Ohio social media addiction cases are filed in the court of common pleas of the county where the plaintiff resides. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Franklin County (Columbus), and Hamilton County (Cincinnati) are the most active jurisdictions. Multiple Ohio school districts have filed claims related to social media's impact on students. Federal claims are filed in the Northern District of Ohio (Cleveland/Akron) or Southern District (Columbus/Cincinnati).
Exposure in Ohio
Source: Pew Research / OH estimates
Source: OH AG Office
Source: OH Dept of Health