Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter’s death (opens original article in a new tab)

An Italian mother is part of a lawsuit against Meta and TikTok, claiming their platforms contributed to her daughter's suicide through exposure to self-harm content.

• Irene Roggero Ugues' daughter Rossella died by suicide after exposure to self-harm content on social media.
• Rossella's parents discovered she had a secret Instagram profile and used social media more than they knew.
• Italian families are suing Meta and TikTok over alleged harm to minors, seeking tighter access limits and risk awareness.