US EditionPopular Gaming App Exposed Children to Sexual Predators: Lawsuits
About 800 parents demand Roblox end secret arbitration in child abuse cases to ensure public court access amid over 100 lawsuits involving grooming and exploitation claims.
- On Sunday night, 800 parents wrote to Roblox's board to stop secret lawsuits, including signatures from parents in Washington, California, Florida and Texas, saying `These children deserve their day in court`.
- A California judge in November cited the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act when rejecting Roblox's motions to compel arbitration.
- According to the letter and court filings, families of alleged victims described extortion, self-harm, and physical assault, while over 100 consolidated lawsuits are under investigation.
- Roblox has appealed the judge's order, while the parents' letter argues arbitration proceedings are confidential and protect the company over victims.
- Both companies say child safety is a priority, with Roblox reporting nearly 83 million daily users, and a group of 150 parents sent a similar letter to Discord, which states it is `committed to safety`.
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A child is seen playing a game on the Roblox platform on November 19, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- A group of 800 parents -- including those who have already filed suit and those who have retained lawyers with the intent to sue --sent a letter to the board of directors of Roblox demanding the gaming company stop attempts to keep lawsuits out of the public eye.Roblox, launched in 2006, has been…
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