Roblox is facing dozens of lawsuits alleging that the online gaming platform has been used by sexual predators to contact, groom, and in some cases, sexually assault children.
Other lawsuits filed against the company have alleged that Roblox was deliberately designed to cause video game addiction in children who use the platform.
If your child was the victim of sexual exploitation through Roblox, or if your child used this gaming platform and developed video game addition, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation.
Start your Roblox claim today by contacting the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend. You can reach us by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-275-4454, or by filling out our free case evaluation form on the right side of this page.
➢ Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits
Nearly three dozens lawsuits have been filed so far against the Roblox Corporation by parents who allege that their children were victims of sexual exploitation on Roblox, including:
- Contact by sexual predators on Roblox
- Grooming by a predator on Roblox
- Sexual exploitation, either on Roblox or offline
- Sexual assault stemming from contact that was initiated on Roblox
According to these lawsuits, children are vulnerable to being targeted by predators on Roblox because of inadequate moderation tools on the platform. The lawsuits allege several features on Roblox can be used by predators to target children, including:
- Avatar interactions
- Friend requests
- In-game chats
- Invites to join private or semi-private games
- Private or direct messaging
- User-generated games (also known as “experiences”)
- Voice chat
Many of the claims filed against Roblox involve allegations that children were targeted by predators online while playing Roblox. However, in some cases, predators were able to initiate contact with children on Roblox in order to meet with them offline. In some instances, this resulted in sexual assault or other sexual exploitation.
The state attorneys general of Texas, Louisiana, and Kentucky have also taken legal action against Roblox. These state lawsuits have alleged that the company failed to implement basic safety measures to protect children, and that parents were not properly warned about the potential risks their children could face from using Roblox.
If your child was targeted by predators on Roblox, or if your child was the victim of sexual assault or other exploitation stemming from their use of the online gaming platform, your family may be eligible to file a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and seek compensation.
➢ Video Game Addition Lawsuits
Other lawsuits filed against the Roblox Corporation have alleged that the online gaming platform was deliberately designed to cause video game addiction in children.
These lawsuits have alleged that Roblox online gaming contains numerous features that can lead children to become addicted to the platform, including:
- Daily login streaks
- Gaming elements that create social pressure, including friend activity, events, rare items, or in-game competition
- Nested micro-transactions and multiple in-game currencies
- User-generated “experiences” with no natural stopping points
- Variable rewards and loot-box mechanics
- Virtual currency system (Robux)
Video game addiction lawsuits filed against Roblox have alleged that the company directly profits off of making it difficult for kids to stop using the platform. Children are not only encouraged to make in-game purchases with the platform’s currency system, Robux, but also encouraged by these microtransactions to keep playing the game, the lawsuits allege.
According to the allegations in these lawsuits, children who developed video game addition from using Roblox have experienced significant emotional problems or other costs stemming from their excessive use of the site, including:
- Academic problems and poor grades
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Therapy, counseling, and addiction treatment
In addition to the lawsuits against Roblox, video game addiction lawsuits have also been filed against other gaming platforms, including Fortnite and Minecraft. In some cases, these allegations have been combined into a single class action lawsuit to include allegations against both Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft in the same case.
➢ Start Your Roblox Claim Today
If your child was the victim of sexual exploitation or developed video game addiction in connection with their use of the online gaming platform Roblox, you may qualify to file a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and receive compensation.
For more information about filing a Roblox lawsuit or to start your claim today, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our law office toll-free at 1-866-275-4454.
You can also contact our attorneys by filling out our free Roblox case evaluation form, located at the top of this page.
