In the judgment of October 25, 2023, the Amsterdam court today ruled that SOMI is admissible in the proceedings against TikTok, in which SOMI stands up for the harassment of all underage TikTok users in the Netherlands. The other two foundations, Take Back Your Privacy Foundation and Massaschade & Consument, must first renegotiate agreements with their respective commercial litigation funders. The court will then decide whether they are also financially sufficiently independent to be declared admissible.
SOMI is pleased to move forward with the lawsuit so that we can achieve justice for those who have suffered harm and legally demand that TikTok stop its unlawful practices. This is great news for the parents and children in the Netherlands whose rights have been violated by TikTok.
After the court has decided on the admissibility of the other foundations, one of the foundations will be appointed as lead plaintiff (the “ exclusive representative ”). At present, only SOMI is eligible for this.
The next step is that there will be a period of standstill for settlement negotiations with TikTok. If a settlement is reached, the court will have to approve it. If no settlement is reached, legal proceedings will have to continue to enforce compensation for the TikTok users.
The substantive treatment will probably take place in 2024. All victims will also be given the opportunity to unsubscribe from this claim, for example if they do not agree with the claim or because they would prefer to independently initiate a case against TikTok.
It is possible that an appeal will be lodged against the judgment of October 25, for example because TikTok does not want to accept the admissibility of SOMI. Click here for more information on TikTok claim. | 