LA County lawsuit accuses Roblox of exposing children to 'grooming and exploitation'

Los Angeles County has sued Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, for "unfair and deceptive business practices." The lawsuit alleges that Roblox's moderation and age-verification systems are inadequate, exposing children to "grooming and exploitation" by pedophiles. The County claims Roblox has failed to implement effective safety features, moderate game content, and enforce age-appropriate restrictions, allowing inappropriate interactions between users to persist. Roblox has rejected the allegations, stating that the platform has advanced safeguards to monitor for harmful content and communications. The lawsuit is the latest in a string of legal actions against Roblox from various US regions, with concerns raised about the platform's lack of safety protocols and prioritization of "growth, revenue and profits" over child safety. Despite Roblox's efforts, such as banning players under 13 from accessing certain content and requiring age verification, the platform continues to face repeated accusations of not doing enough to protect young players.