A 15-year-old U.S.teenager, identified by his initials R.K.C., has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, marking the end of a closely watched case over social media's impact on children's mental health.

The case, which was selected as a bellwether to resolve thousands of similar lawsuits, saw the plaintiff claim that compulsive social media use contributed to anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Despite the case being set for trial in Los Angeles on July 27, the teen opted to withdraw his claims days before the trial, citing the successful outcomes of previous settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap.Meta's spokesperson stated that the plaintiff's withdrawal occurred without any payment, emphasizing that the claims were baseless.The case highlights ongoing legal battles against tech giants over allegations of addictive products harming youth.

Other related lawsuits include a settlement with Samsung over smartphone health impacts and broader discussions on regulatory oversight of social media platforms.

The withdrawal underscores the complexities of legal strategies in high-profile tech cases and the influence of prior settlements on ongoing litigation.