US EditionLos Angeles Sues Roblox over Child Exploitation Claim
LA County accuses Roblox of inadequate moderation and false safety claims, seeking up to $2,500 per violation daily amid 151 million daily users, 40% under 13.
- In Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, Los Angeles County, represented by County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison, sued Roblox over failures to protect children, seeking up to $2,500 per violation.
- The complaint argues Roblox’s platform design makes children easy prey for predators and failed to adopt safety measures like meaningful age verification and parental controls, according to Los Angeles County attorneys.
- Roblox responded that it takes 'swift action' and requires facial age checks, while the complaint cites reports of avatars being raped, including a 2018 incident involving a seven-year-old's avatar, according to Los Angeles County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison.
- The suit requests court‑ordered changes, and Roblox has 30 days to respond while disputing the claims, according to the complaint filed Thursday in LA Superior Court.
- Across the U.S., Reuters reports nearly 80 lawsuits against Roblox, which has over 151 million daily users and more than 40% under age 13, with Australia's government seeking an urgent meeting this month.
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LA County Files Lawsuit Against Roblox Alleging Platform Fails to Protect Children and Enables Predators
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against Roblox, putting the massively popular gaming platform under renewed scrutiny. Officials allege the company has failed to adequately protect minors despite publicly positioning itself as a safe online environment. According to the complaint, the county argues that Roblox markets itself as a secure digital playground for children while allegedly falling short of that promise in practice. The filing bluntl…
Los Angeles County sues Roblox alleging the gaming platform fails to protect children
The platform is used worldwide, and County Assistant Counsel Scott Kuhn said over half a million children in LA County are on it almost every day, and more needs to be done to protect children.
'Breeding Ground for Predators:' Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against Roblox
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, alleging the company has failed to adequately protect children from predatory behavior and grooming on its platform. The post ‘Breeding Ground for Predators:’ Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against Roblox appeared first on Breitbart.
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