The creators alleged that Smith, 43, intentionally inflicted emotional distress while she held a position of “care and control” over them in the production of content for Rockelle’s YouTube channel. The complaint identified him as the director and editor of Rockelle’s YouTube channel. Many have publicly called on the industry to put regulations in place to help protect child content creators. Gavin Newsom — joined by singer Demi Lovato, a former child star — signed two bills to protect the earnings of child influencers and content creators. A handful of other states, including Illinois, which was the first, have also introduced legislation in hopes of protecting child content creators.

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Persons: Tiffany Smith, Piper Rockelle’s, Smith, Matt Sarelson, didn’t, Rockelle, Smith countersued, Hunter Hill, Hill, ” Smith, ”, influencers, —, Gavin Newsom —, Demi Lovato, Angela Sharbino Organizations: YouTube, Los Angeles Times, Dhillon, ., Piper, Labor Locations: California, Illinois