Louisiana Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Allegations

Louisiana filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Roblox, the online gaming platform popular with children and teens, alleging that the service has allowed a dangerous environment where sexual predators can prey on young users. The complaint, filed in state court by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, accuses Roblox of failing to implement basic safety controls, not adequately warning parents, and not removing harmful material, arguing that the platform prioritizes user growth and profits over child safety. The filing seeks permanent restrictions on Roblox’s operation in Louisiana, as well as restitution, civil penalties, attorneys’ fees, and other damages, and it requests a jury trial.

The legal action centers on claims that Roblox is overrun with harmful content and predatory behavior because the platform does not verify ages reliably or enforce meaningful safeguards. The AG’s office pointed to a Livingston Parish incident in which a man suspected of possessing child exploitation materials was actively using Roblox and employed voice-altering technology to sound like a young girl. Officials say the case illustrates the risk to children on the site, and law enforcement in...