The County of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against social media gaming platform Roblox, claiming the company failed to protect children from predatory behavior, sexually explicit content, and exploitation on its platform. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox markets itself as a safe space for creativity while lacking effective moderation or age verification systems.
Roblox has over 151 million daily active users and more than 380 million monthly users, with nearly 75% of US children between ages 9-12 regularly playing the game. However, the company has long been aware that predators use its platform to target children yet failed to take action.
The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief, abatement, and civil penalties for alleged violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law. Parents who have concerns about their child’s experience with Roblox can file a complaint online or by calling 800-593-8222.
Source: https://www.smdp.com/la-county-sues-roblox-over-child-safety-failures