A lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing practices has resulted in a finding of liability against TikTok. The case centered on claims that the app was misrepresented as safe for young users. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought the lawsuit, which also alleged that explicit material was regularly shown to children.

Further details about the lawsuit and the finding are available. The lawsuit was filed in January 2025 and also involved allegations related to the online safety and privacy of children. The outcome of the lawsuit was determined by a U.S.

District Judge, who found TikTok liable for concealing the truth about its safety standards.