Roblox Sexual Abuse & Child Exploitation Lawsuits

Inadequate moderation and lax safety protocols provided online predators free reign to participate in child sexual exploitation and grooming.

Online gaming platform Roblox, which purports to encourage creativity and connections between kids and teenagers, has a darker side that has harmed many young users for years. Families across the country are sharing their experiences of how this digital playground is rife with exploitation, explicit material, and predators.

At Harding Mazzotti, LLP, we are fighting for our clients’ rights and holding companies responsible. If your child’s mental health, safety, or well-being has been harmed through the use of the Roblox platform, please contact the attorneys at Harding Mazzotti, LLP today.

 

What Is Roblox

Roblox is an online gaming platform that lets its (primarily child and teen) users create and play games. Roblox operates more like a digital universe composed of countless games produced by its players than traditional video games with an established framework. Avatar customization, social interaction, and participation in thousands of user-generated events are all available to players while they make purchases using Robux, the platform’s digital currency.

The platform was introduced in 2006 by Roblox Corporation, a San Mateo, California-based company. With millions of active users under the age of 13 every day and over $2.1 billion in gross profits, it has become one of the most well-known gaming platforms globally over the years. High user engagement and social connections are critical to its success.

Lawsuits allege that Roblox Corporation purposefully designed the platform to include addictive features to keep children playing for prolonged periods, making impulsive purchases, and interacting with strangers, usually without meaningful oversight.

How Roblox Put Children at Risk 

Roblox permitted harmful behaviors to spread on its platform for years. Only after years of horrific incidents, (a reported 13,000+ child exploitation incidents flagged to NCMEC in 2023), and public outcry did recent safety updates arrive in November 2024. Even if these adjustments are a step in the right direction, they are dreadfully inadequate and raise the question of how many young people suffered irreparable harm while Roblox did nothing. 

Dangers of Roblox 

Roblox’s vast and unregulated ecosystem fostered an atmosphere that allowed predators and dangerous content to flourish and continue to persist. Major risks consist of: 

• Exploitation by online predators: In-game chats and private messages were used for grooming, coercion, and exploitation. 

• Inappropriate content: Children were exposed to harmful material when violent and sexually explicit games masqueraded as safe entertainment. 

• Financial exploitation: Kids were coerced into purchasing virtual products with actual money, which occasionally resulted in unauthorized transactions. 

Delayed Introduction of Safety Features 

In response to growing criticism and investigations such as the Hindenburg Report, which accused Roblox of putting user growth and revenues ahead of safety, the business implemented new safety safeguards in November 2024. Including: 

• More robust parental controls: Activity approvals, time limits, and remote account management. 

• Communication restrictions: Children under the age of thirteen are not allowed to receive direct messages unless their parents have given their consent. 

• Content Ratings: Games are classified according to their level of intensity, with restrictions for younger users. 

• Restricted activities: Users under the age of thirteen are not permitted to utilize features that include free form writing or drawing. 

Although these improvements represent a positive development, they are not only inadequate but also follow years of harm imposed on susceptible users. 

Effects of Roblox’s Negligence 

Roblox’s inaction highlights a concerning prioritization of financial gain over child safety. The platform violated the trust of parents and kids by permitting a dangerous environment to continue for years. Families are calling for accountability for: 

• Negligence: The failure to shield minors from known dangers. 

• Product Liability: Running a platform containing harmful features. 

• Emotional Distress: Allowing for conditions that led to serious harm. 

• Consumer fraud: Deceiving families about the safety of the platform. 

How a Roblox Lawsuit Lawyer Can Support Your Family 

To help you present a strong case, document your child’s experiences, and take on a multibillion-dollar gaming firm, you’ll need a mass torts lawyer with experience. 

Harding Mazzotti, LLP can assist you through each stage of the legal process. Together, we’ll collect the necessary paperwork, such as: 

• Records of medical or therapeutic interventions for trauma or mental distress brought on by sexual exploitation. 

• Screenshots or chat logs containing inappropriate material or user interactions. 

• Teacher statements, school records, or behavior evaluations based on behavioral changes 

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Roblox Lawsuit? 

Depending on the facts of your particular case, you may be entitled to compensation. You may be able to recover damages such as: 

• Medical or mental health treatment costs 

• Therapy or rehabilitation expenses 

• Lost wages from parents missing work 

• Emotional distress, pain and suffering 

• Punitive damages, if Roblox is found to have acted with reckless disregard 

Every claim is different. Skilled Roblox Lawsuit attorneys will take the time to learn about your family’s circumstances, go over all the specifics of your case and supporting documentation, and fight for the money your family needs to move forward. 

What To Do If Your Child Was Harmed by Roblox 

Instances of grooming, exploitation, and inadequate security procedures by Roblox present a worrisome image.  

You don’t have to deal with it alone if you’ve seen any of the problems mentioned, such as predatory interactions, explicit content, inadequate responsiveness by the platform, or if your child has disclosed any signs of online grooming. The vital first step is to recognize these indicators.  

You might have a case against those responsible if any of these situations sound familiar to you or if you believe a child could be at risk. For a free, no-obligation consultation, get in touch with Harding Mazzotti today.  

How Exploitation Allegedly Takes Place on Roblox 

Voice chat, direct messages, and in-game chat are purportedly used by predators to establish initial contact. User-generated content (UGC) is used to create problematic “experiences”. Grooming techniques are used to establish trust before moving interactions off platform to unmonitored external apps like Discord or Snapchat. 

Crucial Signs for Parents to Look For 

• Changes in the way your child behaves when interacting online, such as withdrawal, nervousness, or secrecy. 

• Atypical device use or abrupt, suspicious changes in gaming behavior.  

• Requests to move conversations off of Roblox or for personal information. 

• Obsession with particular platform users or games, especially if they become secretive. 

• Requests for Robux for odd or frequent, inexplicable reasons. 

Actions Parents Can Take 

• Open Communication: Encourage reporting discomfort and start continuing discussions about online safety. 

• Parental Controls: Set up and oversee Roblox features while being aware of their limitations. 

• Monitoring Tools: Utilize ethically used third-party monitoring solutions. 

• Reporting Abuse: Be aware of where and how to report questionable Roblox activity. 

• Seek Support: Make use of services for victim advocacy, legal advice, and mental health specialists who specialize in online trauma. 

Contact Harding Mazzotti Roblox Lawsuit Attorneys Today 

If your child’s mental health, safety, or well-being has been harmed through the use of the Roblox platform, please contact the attorneys at Harding Mazzotti, LLP for a free consultation to explore your legal options. Click, Chat, or call 1-800-LAW-1010 24/7 for a free case evaluation.