Louisiana Files Lawsuit Against Roblox Over Child Safety as Shares Slide
Roblox is facing fresh legal pressure as Louisiana’s Attorney General, Liz Murrill, filed a lawsuit against the gaming platform, accusing it of failing to adequately safeguard children. The development comes amid a turbulent week for the company, which saw its stock value drop by 10% following renewed scrutiny over safety concerns.
The 42-page suit alleges that Roblox’s verification systems are easily bypassed, allowing adults to pose as children and access inappropriate content. It cites examples of user-generated games such as Escape to Epstein Island, Public Showers, and hundreds of games referencing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, raising questions about the platform’s oversight of its vast content library.
Roblox has long faced criticism over child safety. Previous cases have documented predators using the platform to groom minors, including incidents in 2019 and 2021 where offenders exploited the game to target children as young as seven. More recently, in 2024, a 21-year-old man from Chile was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly arranging to meet a 13-year-old he had contacted through Roblox.
The controversy intensified this week after Roblox banned popular “vigilante” users who sought to expose predators on the platform. In a statement, the company defended its actions, arguing that such vigilante tactics “create an unsafe environment” for the wider community.
High-profile figures have also weighed in. Investigative journalist Chris Hansen confirmed he is looking into the platform’s safety record, revealing that he has already spoken with victims and law enforcement officials.
With both public and legal scrutiny mounting, Roblox is under increasing pressure to demonstrate that it can provide a secure space for its tens of millions of young users.
