(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 14 states in a lawsuit against TikTok. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok exploits and harms young users and deceives the public about the social media platform's dangers. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says social media companies design their platforms to addict users, because the more ads they see the more money the company makes. Rosenblum says it results in higher depression and self-harm rates for young users. It also impacts sleep, physical health and emotional well-being. Under Oregon consumer protection laws, TikTok can be fined up to 25-thousand dollars per violation.