Blog: Roblox Lawsuit

Philly Voice: Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Filed by Anapol Weiss on Behalf of Family Whose Child Was Sexually Exploited

Feb 27, 2025

Philly Voice’s Michael Tanenbaum recently reported on the lawsuit filed against Roblox and Discord on behalf of a 13-year-old child who was sexually exploited while using the companies’ platforms. The article, entitled “Family from N.J. sues Roblox and Discord, claiming platforms are 'hunting ground' for child predators,” goes into detail about the lawsuit’s allegations that Roblox and Discord failed to provide the necessary protection against sexual exploitation by online predators. Excerpts: “The couple who filed the lawsuit...

Roblox, Called a “Pedophile Hellscape for Kids” by 2024 Hindenberg Research, is the Subject of a 2025 Lawsuit and 2023 Class Action

Feb 23, 2025

Hindenberg Research Report: “Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids” In October 2024, Hindenberg Research issued a report that included the following findings: “[O]ur in-game research revealed an X-rated pedophile hellscape, exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content and extremely abusive speech.” “Roblox’s social media features allow pedophiles to efficiently target hundreds of children, with no up-front screening to prevent them from joining the platform.” “In 2018, prior to Roblox going public, a...

San Mateo Daily Journal Interview About the Roblox / Discord Lawsuit on Behalf of 13YO Victim of Sexual Exploitation

Feb 22, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Roblox and Discord Accountable for Enabling Child Sexual Exploitation in Recent Lawsuit Anapol Weiss partner Pat Huyett spoke to the San Mateo Daily Journal about a lawsuit the firm filed on February 12 against online gaming platform Roblox and online messaging platform Discord. The lawsuit alleges that the companies’ platforms enabled the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy—and that other minors across the country are also at risk. In the case Doe v...

KQED: Roblox / Discord Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of 13YO Victim of Sexual Exploitation

Feb 21, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Online Platform Accountable for Child Sexual Exploitation Anapol Weiss shareholder Alexandra Walsh spoke to San Francisco-based KQED Radio on February 20 to discuss the lawsuit recently filed against the online gaming giant Roblox and the communications app Discord. In Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., Walsh and her colleagues seek to hold Roblox and Discord accountable for facilitating the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy who was targeted by an adult user and...

Anapol and Cotchett File Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Over Alleged Role in Child Sexual Exploitation

Feb 20, 2025

Lawsuit claims platforms facilitated the criminal victimization of a 13-year-old child. SAN MATEO, CA – Anapol Weiss has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., accusing them of enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy also represents the plaintiff. The case, Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and DOES 1-50, alleges that the $27 billion kids’ gaming giant Roblox and the...

Parents, Beware: Here's How Your Child Might be Hiding Their Roblox Account From You

Feb 10, 2025

Kids wanting to maintain their privacy from their parents is nothing new. However, as a parent, you’re right to be concerned about whether or not your child is playing Roblox. Roblox is an online platform designed for creative play and connectivity. Users come together to create and play games, buy virtual items, and connect with other players. Millions of children across the world play Roblox on a daily basis. With recent discoveries of predatory behavior on the...

Roblox Safety Issues Highlighted in Deseret News Article: “App Stores Are Exploiting Our Children. We Must Change That”

Jan 31, 2025

"Imagine a bank where children as young as 13 are allowed to sign contracts for car loans, high-limit credit cards, or even connect with risky foreign investors." This opening analogy, presented by the authors of this article in Deseret News, starkly illustrates the exploitative practices of app stores. The authors, who are experts in law, child protection, and digital policy, argue that in the digital world, children are frequently treated as adults, with app stores...

"Free" Gaming Isn’t Free: The Real Costs of Letting Kids Play Roblox

Jan 20, 2025

When your child first discovers Roblox, it seems innocent enough. After all, it's free to download and play. But as many parents have learned the hard way, "free" can come with significant hidden costs – it can cause both financial and psychological harm. This guide will help you understand the real price of Roblox gaming and how to protect your family. While Roblox is technically free to play, its economy revolves around Robux, the platform's virtual...

From Fun to Financial Pressure: How Roblox Monetizes Young Players

Jan 13, 2025

Roblox's monetization strategy leverages powerful psychological triggers that particularly affect young players, transforming casual gaming into potential financial pressure for families. The platform's virtual currency, Robux, creates an artificial economy designed to maximize engagement and purchases. To kids, buying Robux may be all fun and games, but parents need to be aware that your child is being monetized as they play. The Robux Psychology How are children being monetized by Roblox? The platform's virtual currency system obscures...

FORTUNE MAGAZINE: "Bombshell report claims Roblox is ‘pedophile hellscape’”

Dec 12, 2024

A recent report by Hindenburg Research has raised significant concerns about the safety of children on the popular gaming platform Roblox. The report alleges that Roblox has become a "pedophile hellscape," exposing young users to inappropriate content and potential exploitation. Fortune Magazine wrote an article about the report, which you can read here. Allegations Against Roblox Hindenburg Research, which does corporate research on companies that publicly trade on stock exchanges, claims that Roblox has inflated its user...