Overview

• Norma Nazario filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, and the MTA after her 15-year-old son Zackery died attempting a 'subway surfing' challenge.
• The lawsuit alleges that the social media platforms 'goaded and encouraged' Zackery into attempting the stunt by recommending videos of the challenge.
• Subway surfing incidents have spiked, with over 450 instances documented in the first half of 2023 alone, leading to multiple deaths.
• The Nazario family seeks unspecified damages and demands changes to the platforms' algorithms to prevent similar tragedies.
• Officials and campaigns emphasize the dangers of subway surfing, urging social media responsibility and parental awareness.