Blog: Roblox Lawsuit

Roblox and Discord Sued by Family of Texas Girl Sexually Assaulted by a Predator She Met on the Companies’ Platforms

Apr 30, 2025

Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman filed a federal lawsuit in Texas on behalf of a Galveston County girl sexually assaulted by a predator who had groomed and sexually exploited her on Roblox and Discord. This lawsuit comes as the NJ Attorney General and the State of Florida have taken legal action against Discord and Roblox. GALVESTON, Texas, April 30, 2025 — Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman have filed a complaint in federal court in the Southern...

From Betrayal to Justice: Standing Up for Victims of Online Exploitation

Apr 25, 2025

At Anapol Weiss, we believe children deserve better — and we are fighting to make sure they get it. Recent headlines paint a devastating portrait of two of the world’s most popular online platforms — Roblox and Discord — knowingly exposing children to unspeakable harm. And now, the tide is finally turning. As a former Special Victims prosecutor, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences when institutions fail to protect children. Companies like Roblox and Discord...

FOX NEWS: Florida Family Sues Roblox, Discord After Alleged Online Exploitation

Apr 24, 2025

[This is a summary of the April 24 story by FOX 13 Tampa Bay] In a growing legal battle to keep children safe in digital spaces, a Florida teenager and the Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier are each taking on tech giant Roblox, alleging systemic failures in protecting children from online exploitation “The momentum is undeniable,” says Kristen Feden, shareholder at Anapol Weiss, the firm that represents the Florida teen. “Regulators, law enforcement, and the courts are...

Anapol Weiss and Girard Sharp File Complaint Against Roblox and Discord by a Minor Sexually Exploited on Their Platforms

Apr 23, 2025

Hundreds of similar cases are being investigated by Anapol Weiss. In addition, the NJ Attorney General and the State of Florida have taken aggressive action against Discord and Roblox. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Apr. 22, 2025 — Anapol Weiss and Girard Sharp have filed a complaint in California on behalf of a Florida minor who was sexually exploited on the platforms Roblox and Discord. The complaint, Jane Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and DOES 1-50, underscores...

Families Taking Action: Lawsuits Against Roblox and Discord

Apr 18, 2025

Roblox and Discord, the wildly popular platforms used by millions of children, are facing increasing legal and public scrutiny. A powerful lawsuit filed by a 13-year-old child and state-level investigations in New Jersey and Florida are challenging the companies’ commitment to user safety. At the forefront of this legal battle is Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized law firm whose attorneys, led by Alexandra Walsh, are spearheading efforts to hold Roblox and Discord accountable for enabling harm...

Is There a Lawsuit Against Roblox?

Apr 14, 2025

Yes, there is a lawsuit against Roblox. Anapol Weiss filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California in February 2025 against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., accusing them of enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. In April 2025, Anapol Weiss and co-counsel filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, on behalf of a Florida minor who was sexually exploited on the platforms Roblox and Discord. Anapol Weiss...

Roblox Enabled Child Exploitation—Now It’s Trying To Dodge Accountability In Court. We Won’t Let That Happen.

Mar 31, 2025

Roblox Corporation markets its gaming platform as a safe online environment for children. The reality is far different—and Roblox knows it. Each year, Roblox quietly tallies up thousands of reports of children being groomed, threatened, sexually exploited, kidnapped, raped, and otherwise assaulted by predators who use Roblox to get easy access to kids. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, reports of suspected child exploitation on Roblox have surged in recent years from...

Roblox Is Trying to Force a 13-Year-Old’s Sexual Exploitation Claims Into Arbitration—Silencing the Victim and Concealing the Dangers From the Public

Mar 30, 2025

Companies’ Use of Arbitration Agreements Exposes Their Willingness to Put Profits Before People When the failures of powerful corporations cause serious harm to individuals, the legal process provides the only form of recourse. But numerous companies—household names like Roblox, Uber, and Disney—are trying to use arbitration agreements to deprive plaintiffs of their rights in matters as serious as child exploitation, sexual assault, and wrongful death. The impact of these disingenuous practices extends far beyond the individual plaintiffs...

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...