TikTok Product Liability Class Action
Last verified October 17, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:24-cv-03131).
- May 23, 2024Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action against TikTok Inc., apparently asserting personal injury and product liability claims. The named plaintiffs include individuals and a foundation, suggesting claims on behalf of consumers who allegedly suffered harm from TikTok’s product. The docket text does not detail the specific alleged defect, but the case appears to seek relief for ordinary users.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the TikTok Product Liability Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed May 23, 2024 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:24-cv-03131).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the TikTok Product Liability Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Juyoun Han (Eisenberg Baum LLP); Byron E. Ma (Buche & Associates, P.C.); Andrew Rozynski. For TikTok Inc.: Andrea Pierson , Esq. (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP); Rachel T Yeung (King & Spalding); Tiana A. Demas (Cooley LLP); Tiana Demas (Cooley LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Becca Schmill Foundation
- Jane Doe
- Annie McGrath
- Joann Bogard
Defendants
- YouTube LLC
- Google LLC
- XXVI Holdings Inc
- Alphabet Inc.
- ByteDance Inc.
- TikTok Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Juyoun HanEisenberg Baum LLPRepresents Joann Bogard, Annie McGrath, Jane Doe, Becca Schmill Foundation2 tracked casesjhan@eandblaw.com · (212) 353-8700
- Byron E. MaBuche & Associates, P.C.Represents Joann Bogard, Annie McGrath, Jane Doe, Becca Schmill Foundation2 tracked casesbma@buchelaw.com · (858) 459-9111
- Andrew RozynskiRepresents Joann Bogard, Annie McGrath, Jane Doe, Becca Schmill Foundation(212) 353-8700
Counsel for defendants
- Andrea Pierson , Esq.Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.andrea.pierson@faegredrinker.com · (317) 237-0300
- Rachel T YeungKing & SpaldingRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.ryeung@kslaw.com · (213) 443-4355
- Tiana A. DemasCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLC6 tracked cases · $12.5M in disclosed settlements defendedtdemas@cooley.com · (312) 881-6500
- Tiana DemasCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLC6 tracked cases · $12.5M in disclosed settlements defendedtdemas@cooley.com · (312) 881-6500
- Michael Graham RhodesCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLC2 tracked cases · $59.5M in disclosed settlements defendedrhodesmg@mac.com · (415) 693-2000
- Maurice Werter TrevorCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLCrtrevor@cooley.com · (415) 693-2000
- Mariah YoungCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLC3 tracked casesmayoung@cooley.com · (757) 439-0064
- Jeff M BarronBarnes Thornburg LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLCjeff.barron@btlaw.com · (317) 231-7751
- Kyle WongCooley LLPRepresents Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLC, YouTube LLC4 tracked caseskwong@cooley.com · (415) 693-2000
- Patrick H. ReillyFaegre Drinker Biddle & ReathRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.patrick.reilly@faegredrinker.com · (317) 237-1087
- Michael G RhodesCooley LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdings Inc, Google LLCrhodesmg@cooley.com · (415) 693-2000
- Geoffrey DrakeKing & Spalding LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.gdrake@kslaw.com · (404) 572-4726
- David Paul MatternKing & SpaldingRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.dmattern@kslaw.com · (202) 626-2946
- David MatternKing & SpaldingRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.dmattern@kslaw.com · (202) 626-2946
- Bailey J. LangnerRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.blangner@kslaw.com · (415) 318-1200
- Andrew Lorin CampbellFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.andrew.campbell@faegredrinker.com · (317) 237-1011
- Andrea Roberts PiersonFaegre Baker Daniels LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.andrea.pierson@faegrebd.com · (317) 237-0300
- Albert GiangKing & Spalding LLPRepresents TikTok Inc., ByteDance Inc.agiang@kslaw.com · (213) 443-4355
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- Ripa v. Restaurant Depot Fraud Class Action · Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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