Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law

A state lawsuit alleged that TikTok uses addictive features that harm young users and deceives parents about the risks.

The TikTok logo in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2020. Kiichiro Sato/AP Photo

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed suit against the social media platform TikTok, alleging violation of state law.

The complaint, filed on June 15 in St. Lucie County, accuses TikTok of violating Florida’s 2024 law, House Bill 3, that restricts minors’ access to some social platforms.