West Virginia attorney general sues Snapchat over child safety issues

West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey has initiated a consumer protection lawsuit against Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat. The lawsuit alleges that Snap Inc. engaged in deceptive practices regarding the safety of its platform for young users. This action by the Attorney General focuses on claims of misinformation about the app’s security for its younger demographic.

• West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc.
• The lawsuit is a consumer protection action.
• Snap Inc. is the maker of Snapchat.
• The suit alleges deception regarding the platform’s safety for young users.