A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dropped her lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Google and Snap Inc. on Thursday, according to a filing in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The case had been selected as a bellwether trial scheduled for October. The plaintiff, identified as P. M.-Y., alleged that the companies contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self‑harm. Her attorney, Emily Jeffcott, said the dismissal was intended to let the teen resume her life and that the suit had been filed “to hold social media companies accountable and to push for changes to protect young people.” Meta said it would defend the remaining cases. Google said the decision affirmed its “longstanding position that it provides safe, age‑appropriate experiences and strong parental controls for young people and families.” Snap said it would continue to strengthen safety tools and educational resources. More than 3,300 personal injury cases have been consolidated in Los Angeles, and the companies have denied any wrongdoing, saying they take extensive steps to keep teen users safe. Another bellwether case ended in July when a teenage plaintiff dropped his claims after other defendants settled. Two other teen lawsuits against the same companies remain scheduled for trial in October. The litigation underscores ongoing legal challenges over the impact of social media on youth.