YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown City School Board has voted to join a nationwide lawsuit accusing social media and video game companies of harming students by creating addictive platforms that disrupt learning and contribute to mental health challenges.

Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor said the lawsuit is not about banning technology, but about accountability.

“It’s taking them away from their homework, taking them away from class, also getting engaged in cyberbullying and things of that nature which then trickles back into our schools,” Batchelor said.

The lawsuit is part of a national effort known as Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3047). More than 650 districts across the country are participating. Youngstown leaders said th

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