Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 15, 2026 —

Florida Attorney General Sues TikTok Over Child Protection Laws

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated a civil lawsuit against the social media platform TikTok. The suit, filed in St. Lucie County, alleges that the company has violated state laws intended to safeguard individuals under the age of 16.

The lawsuit contends that TikTok misleads parents regarding the safety measures in place on its platform. It further claims that the company has not adhered to state regulations that require parental consent for users aged 14 and 15, and that it permits accounts for users under 13, despite laws prohibiting this. The filing also states that TikTok has failed to implement adequate age verification processes.

Attorney General Uthmeier is seeking monetary damages as part of the lawsuit. The complaint cites various harms allegedly experienced by children using the platform, including issues related to eating disorders, self-harm, encounters with sexual predators, and excessive screen time.

Story summarized from the original created by Drew Dixon on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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