Lawsuit against TikTok
The UK Parents Suing TikTok
We are the first UK parents to sue TikTok in the U.S. state of Delaware over the wrongful deaths of our children, who are believed to have died after being exposed to the so-called “Blackout Challenge” promoted through TikTok’s algorithms.
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You can watch more about our case in the BBC iPlayer documentary The Families Taking TikTok to Court, featuring Laura Kuenssberg in conversation with us as four British families pursuing justice.
🎥 [Watch the programme here]
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Despite repeated requests, TikTok has refused to release our children’s online activity data — information we believe is vital to understanding what truly influenced their actions and whether the platform’s recommendations played a fatal role.
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👉 You can [read the full complaint here].
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Update: Court Date Confirmed
Our lawsuit has reached a crucial milestone. Our first hearing, a Motion to Dismiss which is set for 16 January 2026 and will take place via Zoom (unusually, for such a hearing).
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If we succeed at this stage, the case will move into Discovery, where TikTok will finally be forced to release our children’s data (if it hasn’t already been deleted).
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The case is being brought by five British parents: Ellen Roome, Lisa Kenevan, Hollie Dance, Liam Walsh, and Louise Gibson.
Together, we are standing up not only for our own children - Jools, Archie, Isaac, Maia, and Noah- but for every child.
This is about truth, transparency, and accountability.​
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Follow the Case
You can also follow the legal progress via Delaware’s CourtConnect system:
🔗 [View the Civil Docket Report for Case N25C-02-073]
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This unofficial docket provides a real-time overview of court filings, motions, hearing dates, and rulings.
Please note that while useful, it’s not an official court document, and some formatting or details may differ from certified records.
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Why We’re Fighting
If Jools' Law already existed in the UK, we wouldn’t have to fight for access to our children’s data.
Jools’ Law would ensure that when a child dies, their online data is automatically preserved and shared with the Coroner — giving parents the truth they deserve.
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Our fight continues for truth, transparency, and justice in loving memory of Jools, Archie, Isaac, Maia, and Noah and to protect your children and to hold Big Tech accountable.
