Mothers Sue Roblox Over Multiple Child Predator Exploitations

Two lawsuits have been filed against Roblox alleging the platform failed to protect children from online predators. In St. Louis, a 13-year-old girl was targeted by a predator who posed as a fellow child, exploited her vulnerability, and coerced her into sending sexually explicit images, escalating conversations from the app to personal text messages. Similarly, a North Carolina mother sued after her 10-year-old daughter was groomed and exploited in exchange for virtual currency, suffering significant emotional trauma including depression and suicidal thoughts. The lawsuits accuse Roblox of negligence, fraudulent concealment, and failing to implement adequate safety measures such as age verification, parental controls, and effective moderation despite being aware of predator activity. Roblox has responded stating it dedicates substantial resources to safety, including technology and human moderation, and partners with law enforcement and child safety organizations to combat exploitation. Critics argue that Roblox prioritizes user growth and revenue over safety, hosting inappropriate content and failing to properly screen users, which has led to harm and ongoing trauma for affected children.