Roblox Sexual Grooming Lawsuit | Child Sexual Abuse on Roblox

Legally Reviewed by Matthew Dolman

Matthew Dolman is a nationally recognized attorney who focuses his practice on representing survivors of sexual abuse and individuals injured as a result of defective products or pharmaceuticals. Matthew has been licensed for over twenty-one years, and he has recovered over $500 million in compensation for sexual abuse survivors and injury victims alike. The Dolman Law Group is presently investigating over six hundred claims of grooming, exploitation, and sexual abuse of children on the Roblox gaming platform.   Matthew presently serves as lead counsel on a number of Roblox lawsuits that have been filed across the nation over the past few months. In fact, Matthew’s crusade against Roblox has received national coverage from a wide array of media sources, including People Magazine,  The Los Angeles Times, New York Post, and the Washington Post.  Matthew is seen as a thought leader on the topic of online child sexual exploitation and grooming.

Roblox Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Roblox is getting sued based on allegations of exploitation, grooming, and sexual abuse of children on the gaming platform. Dolman Law Group is the legal team behind FileAbuseLawsuit.com, and we presently represent the interests of over three hundred children who were groomed or sexually abused on Roblox's gaming platform.

These lawsuits are aimed at holding Roblox accountable for designing a product (gaming platform) that is unsafe in its construction. This is a game that lacked any form of age verification until recently (we still believe it's not enough).

Sadly, Roblox has long prioritized extreme profits over simple safety features. In fact, Roblox has sought to onboard as many individuals as possible onto its platform to pump up its valuation and inflate its stock price. There are now a number of filed legal complaints alleging systemic pedophilia on the Roblox platform.

Why is Roblox Getting Sued?

Predators Easily Groom Children Without Supervision

Alarmingly, Roblox has been aware of the systemic predation of children on their platform, yet continued to misrepresent their product as safe for children to both the general public and their shareholders. While touting their safety features, Roblox was well aware that they are among the most dangerous online platforms for children.

Roblox has been named by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to the Dirty Dozen List. The "Dirty Dozen List" is a group of companies that have been called out for facilitating, enabling, or profiting from the sexual exploitation of children. Roblox has been putting children in dangerous situations with sexual predators and registered sex offenders. In fact, they purposely avoided verifying AG, which would have limited actual users and lowered its corporate valuation.

In yet another shameful display of Roblox's indifference to the safety of minors, they have sought to silence whistleblowers who have attempted to shed light on the seedy underbelly of their gaming platform and the systemic nature of sexual predators who continue to groom children with minimal to no oversight. Roblox is now attempting to silence minor sexual abuse victims by trying to force them into mandatory arbitration. 

Keep in mind that a large portion of our clients are minors who signed themselves up for the platform without assistance from an adult. In turn, Roblox victimized these innocent children by turning a blind eye to obvious child safety concerns and is now trying to deny these children their constitutional right to a trial by jury. 

Roblox ignored safety measures and provided easy access for any sexual predator seeking to harm children to play on their platform, which serves as fertile hunting grounds for these scumbags. In turn, their inactions serve to expose children to explicit material that should never be viewed by minors. We now have a legion of children who have suffered psychological harm due to repeated acts of grooming and the dissemination of explicit material.

Roblox's Pedophile Problem 

Bloomberg published an exposé in 2024 stating in part, Roblox has a "pedophile problem" and it is causing real-world harm to our children, ranging from child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, nude photos, and, in more than a few cases, in-person sexual assault, rape, and kidnapping. 

We are the first Florida law firm and the second firm in the nation to file a federal lawsuit concerning a Roblox sexual assault after the kidnapping and subsequent violent rape of an eleven-year-old girl from central Florida. This young girl was lured into a vehicle and kidnapped by a sexual predator who groomed the child on Roblox. Our firm presently represents over a dozen Roblox rape victims who were sexually assaulted after being groomed on the gaming platform. Roblox has been aware for years of the systemic sexual crimes and sexual violence against children on its app. 

Roblox is Getting Sued for Child Exploitation

As of mid-September 2025, there were presently 42 Roblox child exploitation lawsuits pending in federal courts throughout the United States and many more filed in state courts. Twelve Roblox lawsuits are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The legal claims are consistent across the board and relate to the exploitation, grooming, and sexual abuse of children facilitated by Roblox.

Navigating the internet with our kids feels like a constant balancing act. When we were kids, the internet was only a minor part of our lives; we had AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and chat rooms, which had their own dangers, but I don't think anything like Roblox existed. It is evolving rapidly, its popularity is soaring, and the things you can do on there (and get away with) are in its own league. Most of our kids know way more about tech and the internet than we do, and this is part of what makes Roblox so dangerous. Kids know how to circumvent 99% of the protective barriers, and child sexual predators keep up with these workarounds better than anyone. 

Roblox is filled, and I mean filled, with child grooming, child sexual exploitation, child sexual abuse, self-generated CSAM (child sexual abuse material, previously known as ch*ld p*rn), and experiences that only adults should be partaking in, such as sex clubs, cruising spots, "condo" rooms, and digital strip clubs. The problem is that, because these Roblox "experiences" are created by users, lots of them have no age restrictions. But here's the kicker!

Roblox has 89 million Daily Active Users (DAUs) worldwide, so about 90 million people play Roblox every day. However, would you have guessed 40% of Roblox users are 13 years old or younger? 

The information I provided above is hardly anecdotal. Rather, we will continue to disseminate stats, screenshots, and videos shedding light on documented incidents that have destroyed or disrupted the lives of thousands of children and their families. The level of inappropriate behavior on Roblox should alarm any parent.

So, Why is Roblox Getting Sued?

If these dangers are known facts, what are the allegations in the Roblox Sexual Abuse Lawsuits? Basically, families are alleging that the Roblox Corporation put profits over safety, ignored red flags, and was negligent in its handling of systemic pedophilia that plagues this gaming platform.

More specifically, we strongly believe Roblox is unsafe in its construct. It was never a safe product due to its lack of safety features that enable adults to speak directly with minors unabated. 

If you're a parent whose child uses Roblox, we're here to address the situation, explain the allegations, and give you tips on how to keep your kids safe by avoiding the dangers inherent in Roblox.

If your family has been impacted and your child was sexually exploited, extorted, or assaulted on Roblox, our experienced team of Sexual Abuse Lawyers at File Abuse Lawsuit can help you take on these corporate giants and hold them responsible for the harm they have caused.

Roblox Lawsuit Update

September 22, 2025 - Discord and Roblox Getting Sued Over 11-Year-Old Girl's Sexploitation

Roblox and Discord face a lawsuit from an 11-year-old girl and her mother, who claim the platforms failed to protect the child from a sexual predator. The lawsuit alleges that the tech companies are negligent for not having adequate safeguards, creating environments where predators can groom children. The predator allegedly used Robux, Roblox's in-game currency, to manipulate the minor into sending explicit images. The lawsuit claims both companies prioritize profit over child safety, leading to severe emotional and psychological trauma for the victim.

September 20, 2025 - Plaintiffs Push to Combine Roblox Lawsuits in California Federal Court

Plaintiffs are requesting that the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidate the dozens of lawsuits against Roblox and Discord into a single multidistrict litigation (MDL). The motion that was filed today seeks to combine all the cases alleging widespread child exploitation, grooming, and abuse happening on Roblox and Discord into a single court and under a single judge. This prevents redundancies in the processes and prevents conflicting rulings from dozens of judges.

The motion proposes the Northern District of California as the venue and names Judges William Orrick and Richard Seeborg as solid candidates to oversee these cases.

Right now, there are 31 cases scattered across 12 districts and 25 judges related to allegations of child abuse, grooming, sexual assault, and the failure to act by Roblox (and secondarily, Discord).

Without an MDL, these cases would be a total mess. An MDL would bring them all under one roof so that instead of rehashing the same core issues over and over again, both sides could actually focus their resources where they matter.

Because of this, we expect the motion for the Roblox Lawsuit MDL to be granted sooner than later.

September 1, 2025 – Missouri Teen Groomed by Predator on Roblox

(John Doe v Roblox – Clay County, MO)

A new lawsuit alleges that Roblox enabled a predator to pose as a young girl in order to groom and exploit a 15-year-old boy in Clay County.

According to the complaint filed by Dolman Law Group, the predator met and formed a relationship with the boy on Roblox while posing as a 15-year-old girl. They then convinced the teen to start texting where things turned sexual. The predator sent image of young girls to pass himself off as areal and then coerced him into sending explicit images of himself back.

Now this boy has to live with the knowledge and fear of predators taking advantage of him, along with the psychological harm this will cause.

“It seems safe, it’s a child’s product, so parents let their kids get on these games,” said Stan Gipe, a partner at the Dolman Law Group working on this lawsuit.

“There’s no warning to the parents about what can happen, and unbeknownst to these children, there’s a world of sexual predators that inhabits this playscape for kids.”

The suit claims Roblox has misled families about safety protections while failing to actually implement adequate age verification and safeguards against exploitation.

August 26, 2025 – Roblox Lawsuit Alleges Predator Repeatedly Demanded Explicit Images from 12-year-old Girl

(Jane Doe v Roblox - Schenectady County, NY)

In a series of escalating legal actions, Dolman Law Group recently filed its ninth federal lawsuits against Roblox (with occasional co-defendants like Discord, and recently, Instagram/Meta) In this recent lawsuit, a mother filed on behalf of her 12 year old daughter from Schenectady County, New York. 

This child sexual exploitation lawsuit against Roblox Corporation was filed in California with allegations that Roblox should be held accountable for creating and failing to address a breeding ground for predators. Previous lawsuits have made it clear that the plaintiff attorneys believe Roblox has been aware of this problem for a long time and has failed to properly address it in the name of profits and happy shareholders.

The lawsuit describes how the girl, who started using Roblox at age eight, was allegedly groomed by a predator disguised as a peer. The predator encouraged secrecy and eventually moved their conversations to text messages, where he sent sexually explicit images and relentlessly pressured the minor to reciprocate. The lawsuit states that the girl ultimately sent images she found on the internet.

The complaint further details an internal investigation by Dolman Law Group that uncovered disturbing and inappropriate user-created content on Roblox, including "experiences" titled "Diddy Party," "Escape to Epstein Island," and "JeffEpsteinSupporter." The firm asserts that such content, which mimics pop-culture references, serves as a testament to the platform’s inadequate safeguards. The lawsuit claims that Roblox prioritizes financial gain over child welfare, instilling a false sense of security in parents while allowing harmful content and predator behavior to flourish.

August 21, 2025 – Roblox Getting Sued in North Carolina for Allowing Sexual Predator to Use Robux as Coercion

(Jane Doe v Roblox - Guilford County, NC)

Dolman Law Group has just filed a new case against Roblox—this time in Guilford County, North Carolina—and once again, we are representing a minor and her guardian. The complaint we filed with the federal court basically says that the Roblox Corporation knowingly created and continued to maintain a platform that's a breeding ground for predators. We also claim that since they have long had previous knowledge of this problem, they've been facilitating the grooming and sexual exploitation of minors. 

Roblox has been straight-up lying to parents, telling them their app is safe for kids while doing very little to implement even the most basic protections like age verification or decent parental controls.

Here's what happened: the minor plaintiff was groomed on Roblox by a predator who was pretending to be another kid. This predator moved their conversations off the app (so they could speak more privately). He then used Robux, the in-game currency, to coerce the child into sending explicit images of herself. 

We argue that the damages these incidents are creating have been totally foreseeable and preventable, but Roblox just kept making decisions that prioritized growth and keeping investors happy over actually protecting the kids and users on their platform.

Our lawsuit is seeking damages for severe and lasting harm, including emotional distress, trauma, and loss of trust. 

The File Abuse Lawsuit team, headed by Dolman Law Group, is continuing to pursue cases all across the country on behalf of children and families who've been harmed on Roblox. If you believe your child was harmed because of Roblox (AND potentially Discord or another app), contact us for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your situation.

August 20, 2025 – First Missouri Sexploitation Lawsuit Filed Against Roblox

(Jane Doe v Roblox - Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis)

We just filed the first lawsuit in Missouri against Roblox on behalf of our minor client and their guardian. Unfortunately, this case is so much like the others. Our client, a 13-year-old girl from St. Louis, was targeted and exploited by a predator on Roblox.

Firms Cooper Masterman and Wallace Miller assisted our founders, Dolman Law Group, with this lawsuit, which was filed in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis on behalf of the girl and her mother. 

Once again, our lawsuit alleges that Roblox created a breeding ground for predators by prioritizing profits over safety and failing to implement safeguards for children.

Our client started using Roblox at seven, with her mom believing the app was safe for children based on how it is often marketed. Instead, she was groomed by an adult posing as another child, who manipulated her in private messages to send sexually explicit images. 

Matthew Dolman, the founder of Dolman Law Group, said, “This case is a terrifying reminder of the world we live in, where capitalist greed outweighs humanity. Children suffer unimaginably due to insufficient safety measures. Roblox opens the virtual door to sexual predators and convicted offenders posing as children with evil intentions.”

Our lawsuit also highlights how Roblox knows about disturbing in-game experiences like Diddy Party, Survive Diddy, JeffEpsteinSupporter, and Escape to Epstein Island. Despite knowing these environments exist, Roblox does nothing to remove them, which only normalizes these types of sexually exploitative portions of the game and leads children through a path of grooming, first by the game and then by some anonymous online creep.

We are seeking damages for profound and lasting harm, including severe mental health struggles, self-harm, anxiety, and a devastating loss of trust. 

As part of File Abuse Lawsuit, Dolman Law Group is representing children and families nationwide in Roblox cases. Learn more at www.roblox-lawsuit.com.

August 19, 2025 – Meta Named as Co-Defendant in Latest Roblox Lawsuit

(Jane Doe v Roblox, Meta - Superior Court of Los Angeles County)

We've filed a new lawsuit in Los Angeles County against Roblox Corporation — and for the first time, we've named Meta Platforms, Inc. as a co-defendant. Our founder, Dolman Law Group, filed the case in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County on behalf of a minor and her guardian, marking our third California filing in just one week and fourth since July. Our complaint basically accuses Roblox and Meta of recklessly operating their platforms in ways that led to the sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl, while putting profit ahead of safety.

Here's what our complaint alleges: Our client, we'll call her Jane Doe, started using Roblox when she was eight years old. At 14, she encountered an adult predator who was masquerading as a 15-year-old boy. This predator first groomed her within Roblox before moving their communications onto Meta's Instagram, where he sent graphic messages and coerced her into sharing explicit images of herself.

"We have a responsibility – as parents, guardians, and citizens – to do everything in our power to safeguard our most vulnerable and defenseless communities," said Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group. 

"Roblox and Meta have been allowed to operate anarchically, with no accountability, bringing nightmares to our doorsteps as they watch their valuations grow."

The plaintiff's lawsuit is seeking damages for life-altering harm, including mental anguish, humiliation, loss of innocence, and lasting psychological trauma. Dolman Law Group continues to represent families nationwide in litigation against Roblox. Learn more at www.roblox-lawsuit.com.

August 14, 2025 – Michigan Mother Files Lawsuit Against Roblox On Behalf of 10-year-old Daughter

(Jane Doe v Roblox - Northern CA x Oakland County, MI)

Dolman Law Group, the legal team that supports FileAbuseLawsuit.com, has filed another lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in the Northern District of California, marking the firm’s second complaint in that district this week. Filed on behalf of a Michigan mother and her 10-year-old daughter, the complaint alleges Roblox has fostered an environment where predators thrive, leading to the child’s grooming and exploitation.

According to the complaint, Jane Doe (our client) began using Roblox at age eight. By 2024, she had unknowingly encountered a predator posing as a child, who groomed her through messages and explicit images before coercing her to reciprocate. The predator escalated by asking for personal details, including her address and whether her parents were home.

“For nearly two decades, Roblox has provided a safe ‘no questions asked’ space for predators to roam freely amongst the very population it was created for… children,” said Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group. “Roblox’s priority is putting as many users on their platform as possible to substantiate and grow their valuation, not the safety of our children and most vulnerable communities.”

The lawsuit points to Roblox’s misrepresentations about safety and its tolerance of disturbing user-created experiences such as Diddy Party, Survive Diddy, JeffEpsteinSupporter, and Escape to Epstein Island. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for life-altering injuries and severe mental health impacts suffered by the child.

August 12, 2025 – Lawsuit Filed Against Roblox and Discord on Behalf of 11-year-old Alabama Girl

(Jane Doe v Roblox, Discord - Northern CA x Dale County, AL)

Dolman Law Group has filed another lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord, Inc., this time in the Northern District of California on behalf of an Alabama mother and her 11-year-old daughter. The complaint alleges the two companies created an environment where predators thrive, leading to the child’s exploitation and an attempted trafficking scheme.

According to the complaint, Jane Doe began using Roblox at age nine. By age eleven, she encountered a predator posing as a teenager who groomed her across Roblox and Discord, sending explicit messages and coercing her into sharing images. The predator later used her identity to harass her after being arrested and released on bail, and investigators discovered he intended to kidnap and traffic her before being taken back into custody.

“By opening the virtual door within the Roblox and Discord apps, vulnerable children are opening the actual door to real-life nightmares,” said Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group. The lawsuit argues Roblox and Discord have long prioritized profits over safety, while tolerating disturbing user-created experiences and exposing children to predators.

The lawsuit seeks damages for profound emotional trauma, anxiety, and severe mental health struggles. It also notes the plaintiff’s declining school performance and the family’s forced relocation out of fear for their safety.

August 8, 2025 – Roblox Getting Sued in First Georgia Lawsuit

(John Doe v Roblox - Gwinnett County, GA)

Dolman Law Group has filed its first lawsuit in Georgia against Roblox Corporation, representing a DeKalb County mother and her 9-year-old son. Filed on August 5 in Gwinnett County State Court, the complaint alleges Roblox has created a breeding ground for predators by prioritizing profits over child safety.

According to the filing, John Doe (our client) was groomed by predators posing as children who first sent him pornographic content and then coerced him into sending explicit images of himself. The abuse escalated when the predators used extortion tactics to force him into sharing these images with peers at his school. The trauma was so severe that it led to ongoing mental health issues and a requirement to change schools.

“These cases against Roblox are a terrifying reminder of the world we live in, where capitalist greed far outweighs humanity,” said Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group. “There are not sufficient safety measures and protocols in place, and children are suffering unimaginably. Without these, Roblox opens the virtual door to sexual predators and convicted offenders masquerading as children with purely evil intentions.”

The lawsuit also highlights Roblox’s tolerance of disturbing in-game experiences with titles like Diddy Party, Survive Diddy, JeffEpsteinSupporter, and Escape to Epstein Island. Plaintiffs argue that Roblox knowingly allows these environments while focusing on growing its user base and profits. The lawsuit seeks damages for severe emotional distress, psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression suffered by the child.

August 8, 2025 – Texas Lawsuit Filed Against Roblox

(John Doe v Roblox - Southern District of TX x Cameron County, TX)

Dolman Law Group, the FAL legal team, has filed another lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, this time in the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division. Filed on August 6, the complaint represents a Cameron County mother and her 7-year-old son, who was allegedly groomed and exploited by a female predator posing as another child on the platform.

According to the filing, the predator gained the boy’s trust through Roblox before sending graphic messages and explicit images of herself, ultimately coercing him into sending images of himself. Plaintiffs argue these harms were foreseeable and preventable, pointing to Roblox’s repeated failures to implement meaningful safety protocols despite knowing the platform is filled with predators.

“Roblox has been allowed to operate lawlessly, endangering countless children who can easily fall prey to sordid predators who function freely within, and beyond, the app,” said Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group. “We, as both citizens and parents, must hold companies like Roblox accountable for their actions.”

The lawsuit cites Roblox’s tolerance of disturbing in-game experiences like Diddy Party, Survive Diddy, JeffEpsteinSupporter, and Escape to Epstein Island. It seeks damages for severe and lasting harm, including emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

July 18, 2025 – Lawsuit Filed Against Roblox and Discord in California

(11-year-old girl, Jane Doe R. M., of Miami-Dade County, Florida)

Dolman Law Group is the legal team that created File Abuse Lawsuit. We just filed a lawsuit in San Mateo County, California, against Roblox Corporation and Discord, Inc., on behalf of an 11-year-old child from Florida. The complaint alleges both companies enabled an environment where predators thrive by misrepresenting their apps as safe for kids while failing to implement even basic safeguards.

According to the filing, the child was groomed on Roblox and Discord by an adult predator who later lured her to an in-person meeting and violently assaulted her. The predator has since been convicted. The lawsuit argues these harms were foreseeable and preventable, pointing to Roblox’s tolerance of explicit in-game content and Discord’s lack of effective protections.

Matthew Dolman, Principal of Dolman Law Group, described the case as a stark reminder that unchecked corporate growth is being prioritized over child safety. The complaint seeks damages for the child’s devastating emotional and psychological trauma, including loss of trust and innocence.

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What is the Roblox Grooming & Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

The Roblox grooming lawsuits aren't just about one predator or one case—they're about a massive, preventable failure by Roblox Corporation to protect the kids who use its platform every day. 

Families have started coming forward, alleging that Roblox knowingly allowed predators to exploit features like secret chats, private servers, and in-game currency to groom and harm children, both online and in real life. 

The Roblox Grooming Lawsuits claim that Roblox acted recklessly by being aware of the substantial and unjustified risk to children on its platform but consciously disregarding it. Furthermore, plaintiffs are accusing Roblox of gross negligence, which goes beyond ordinary negligence and demonstrates a higher level of carelessness and indifference to the safety of its young users. Thesee lawsuits assert that Roblox acted knowingly that its platform's design and lack of safeguards would facilitate harmful interactions, but it decided to put profits over these concerns.

Now, they're being called out for it.

How is Discord Involved in the Roblox Lawsuits?

Discord plays a significant role in many of the Roblox sexual abuse and grooming lawsuits because child predators often leverage both platforms.

Roblox is frequently used to initiate contact and begin the grooming process. Once trust is built, predators like to move the conversations to Discord, a less-regulated, private messaging app where the grooming can intensify and things can escalate to sextortion, exploitation, trading CSAM for Robux, etc.

Although much of the focus has been on Roblox, mainly because they are failing to protect children in so many different ways, in addition to allowing private chats, the private chat server Discord is also being sued.

Discord has been named right alongside Roblox in multiple recent lawsuits, and we are pretty sure this will continue to be the case until a judge reviews the cases for meriFor or instance, a federal case from Alabama asserts both platforms helped facilitate a predator to meet a 14‑year‑old child on Roblox, where she was later groomed and ultimately assaulted after moving to Discord. Similar lawsuits have emerged in Texas and California.

In addition to lawsuits being filed against the chat server by individuals, the New Jersey Attorney General has also opened a case against Discord for failing to adequately protect children and minors from sexual predators and harmful content.

Evidence suggests Discord knew about the problem but didn't act fast enough. Plaintiffs allege Discord lacks proper and sufficient safety features, like useful age verification and effective chat monitoring, which allow predators to exploit children.

In short, Discord is a major part of how these predators operate, placing the company squarely in the crosshairs of these important lawsuits.

How the File Abuse Lawsuit team Can Help

If your child has been harmed through Roblox, you may feel frustrated, angry, or unsure about what to do next. We understand how difficult this moment is. Our experienced legal team, led by Dolman Law Group, is here to guide you with compassion and clarity every step of the way.

Here's how we support survivors and their families:

Free, Confidential Consultation

Your first step is a completely private conversation with our legal team. We'll listen to your story with empathy and without judgment. We know these conversations are deeply personal, and you will always be met with dignity and respect.

Connection to a Local, Trauma-Informed Attorney

Once we understand your situation, we'll connect you with an attorney who has specific experience handling cases of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Our experienced lawyer will explain your rights, help you understand your legal options, and provide guidance tailored to your child's needs and your family's circumstances.

Ongoing Support Throughout Your Case

We don't just handle your lawsuit—we support your healing. Our attorney will guide you through every step of the legal process, including investigating your claim, gathering evidence, filing your lawsuit, and pursuing compensation. We'll also connect you with emotional support resources to aid in the healing journey.

Justice and Accountability

Our legal system allows survivors and families to hold corporations accountable through civil lawsuits. These lawsuits can seek compensation for emotional trauma, therapy and medical bills, lost quality of life, and more. They can also drive real change, ensuring companies like Roblox do more to protect children in the future.

Why Take Legal Action Against Roblox?

Choosing to file a lawsuit is a courageous act—and one that can make a difference not just for your family but for countless others. Holding Roblox and similar platforms accountable sends a powerful message: our children are not disposable.

By pursuing a civil lawsuit, you may be able to:

• Expose negligence: Show how Roblox Corporation failed to protect your child.
• Secure financial compensation: Support your child's recovery and future.
• Force change: Pressure tech companies to adopt safer policies for children.
• Empower your child: Help them reclaim their voice and begin healing.

At File Abuse Lawsuit, we've spent decades standing up for survivors. With over $400 million recovered for clients and a national reputation for taking powerful institutions to trial, we have the experience and tenacity to fight for you.

Key Allegations explain Why Roblox is Getting Sued

When we talk about a Roblox sexual grooming lawsuit, it's important to understand the specific ways predators have allegedly operated on Roblox and how the platform may have enabled them. Grooming is a process, not a single event. It involves building trust, often through seemingly innocent interactions, and then gradually escalating to inappropriate or exploitative behavior. This can happen on platforms like Roblox in several ways.

Failure to remove known predators

Roblox says it bans predators, but the truth is a lot messier. According to Bloomberg, users who were already listed in public sex offender registries were able to access the platform, sometimes even under the same usernames. In some cases, banned accounts returned shortly after removal. This isn't just a moderation slip-up. It's a safety failure that puts real kids in harm's way.

Inadequate chat moderation

The chat system on Roblox has become a key tool for grooming. Predators use it to build trust with kids before moving them to private chats on Discord, Snapchat, or even secret Roblox servers.

Revealing Reality published chat transcripts showing how adults coached kids to keep secrets, share photos, or hide their interactions from parents. These aren't one-off events. This is how online grooming happens, and Roblox's current system isn't stopping it.

While Roblox has filters in place, lawsuits argue they're not strong enough. Predators often use coded language, emojis, and slang that slip through filters completely. That means even when moderation tools are active, kids are still being exposed to explicit or manipulative messages.

Encouraging isolation through private servers

Private servers are advertised as a way for friends to connect, but in practice, they create isolated environments with little oversight. That's exactly what predators look for. Away from public moderation, kids are easier to manipulate, and Roblox lets this happen every day.

Monetizing access to kids

Roblox makes money every time someone spends money on the platform. But when that platform is built for kids and also gives adults near-total freedom to interact with them, create content, and customize avatars in disturbing ways, it creates a system where predators can pay to get closer to children. That's not just unsafe. It's unacceptable.

Some lawsuits go even further, alleging that predators have used Robux, the in-game currency, to groom kids directly. In some cases, Robux was allegedly offered in exchange for explicit images or behavior. Since Roblox profits from Robux sales, this has raised questions about whether the company is indirectly benefiting from systems that can be weaponized for abuse. This concern is echoed in Hindenburg Research's report, which scrutinizes how Roblox's financial model may incentivize risky platform behavior.

Ignoring red flags and complaints

Hindenburg Research found that Roblox was repeatedly warned. There were internal alerts, whistleblower tips, and user reports, many of which were ignored or closed out automatically with no follow-up. When a platform has this much user activity, red flags are part of the territory. But ignoring them? That's a choice, and it's a choice that puts millions of kids at risk.

Allowing dangerous content to slip through moderation

One of the biggest problems Roblox faces is its own success. Most of the games, chat rooms, and virtual items on the platform aren't made by Roblox; they're created by users. Estimates put the number of user-generated experiences between 6 million and 40 million. That's a lot of content to moderate—too much, apparently.

According to Revealing Reality, inappropriate and sexually explicit content often gets disguised, buried in "condo game," or hidden inside seemingly innocent virtual items. Kids can stumble into these spaces easily, and once they're there, the damage can be instant. Whether it's adult-themed content or experiences meant to simulate sex acts, this kind of material continues to slip past filters and end up in front of children.

Weak or misleading age verification

Roblox has an age-gating system, but like most platforms, it mostly relies on what users tell it. In other words, anyone can say they're 13 or older, even if they're not. The same goes for adults; there's little to stop someone from pretending to be a teenager just to enter a kid-heavy space.

This weak system is a central issue in many lawsuits, especially when it comes to grooming. According to The Guardian, researchers found that children were regularly exposed to adult content and even targeted by adults posing as kids. These aren't isolated stories. The system itself is broken, and Roblox hasn't done enough to fix it.

Failing to act despite knowing the risks

Some of the legal arguments go even deeper than negligence. They suggest that Roblox didn't just miss the warning signs; it knew about them and chose not to act quickly or effectively. That means complaints were made, bad actors were identified, and the company had every opportunity to take action, but didn't.

The Bloomberg feature digs into these claims in detail. It highlights how Roblox allegedly received multiple reports about predatory behavior and specific user accounts, yet failed to make meaningful platform changes. For families involved in these lawsuits, that's the most painful part. It didn't have to happen. Roblox could have done more. It just didn't.

These failures, according to the lawsuits, essentially created an environment where child exploitation could not only occur but, in some cases, thrive. It's a stark contrast to the safe and creative space that Roblox publicly promotes.

These allegations paint a picture of a company facing serious questions about its commitment to protecting its youngest users. The ongoing developments in the 2025 Roblox legal case suggest that these issues are not going away anytime soon.

Families are determined to seek justice and force meaningful change, and we are ready to help them!

Can I Join the Roblox Sexual Grooming Lawsuit?

If you're reading this, and your child has been affected by sexual grooming or exploitation on Roblox, your mind is probably racing with questions about justice, what you should do next, and how this will turn out. 

The first thing you need to understand is, "Can I join the Roblox sexual grooming lawsuit?" There is no short answer, but we have done our best to give a concise list of criteria below. However, you can always contact us through FileAbuseLawsuit.com and tell us the details of your case. 

Criteria for Filing a Roblox Grooming and Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit:

If your child was sexually groomed, exploited, or assaulted by someone they met on Roblox or Discord, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. However, some clear criteria must be met for a case to move forward.

The abuse must have involved one or more of the following:

Sex trafficking

Your child was transported or lured—physically or digitally—for sexual purposes. This can include situations where a predator convinced the child to meet in person or travel, often by offering gifts, money, or promises.

Rape or statutory rape

Even if your child wasn't “forced,” the law says minors can't consent. Statutory rape includes any sexual activity between a minor and an adult, regardless of whether the child appeared willing. We are presently representing a number of Roblox rape victims.

Attempted rape

The abuser tried but didn't succeed in penetration. These cases still involve serious criminal behavior and emotional trauma, even if the act wasn't completed.

Sexual assault

Includes forced manual stimulation, oral copulation, digital penetration, or inappropriate touching of sexual body parts. These acts may occur online, during grooming, or in person if a meeting was arranged.

Sexually explicit images

Your child sent or received nude or sexual images. If they sent images of themselves, that alone qualifies. Receiving images from an abuser may also qualify, depending on other harm suffered or documented.

Grooming

The abuser built a relationship over multiple inappropriate messages with the intent to exploit or abuse. Grooming often starts with trust-building and escalates to manipulation, secrecy, or pressure to share explicit content. Grooming inevitably results in sexually explicit messages.

Age of the victim

Your child must have been 18 or younger at the time of the abuse. If they're still a minor, a parent or guardian must file on their behalf.

Where the predator was first met

The initial contact must have happened on Roblox or Discord. If they first met elsewhere, like Snapchat or Instagram, the case won't qualify, even if later communication happened on Roblox.

Qualifying injuries or evidence

At least one of the following must apply:

• Any form of sexual abuse listed above.
• Your child has been diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.
• Your child is in therapy or receiving treatment (this includes school counseling, substance abuse programs, or support for self-harm).
• Medical records show physical harm from the abuse.
• Your child attempted suicide or died by suicide.

Disqualifying situations

• Your child is still in an ongoing relationship with the abuser 

*Some exceptions may apply in extreme situations where the abuser's control or manipulation continues despite the family's best efforts. Contact FAL for more information.

If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, reach out to us. At File Abuse Lawsuit, we've helped families navigate complicated, painful situations involving powerful institutions, and now we're doing the same for families hurt by Roblox.

We know how overwhelming and painful it can be to even think about reliving these traumatic events.

However, taking legal action, while challenging, can be a powerful step towards seeking accountability, obtaining compensation for therapy and other damages, and potentially preventing similar harm to other children. 

At FileAbuseLawsuit.com, we understand the sensitivity involved in these cases and offer a compassionate, confidential environment for you to share your story.

Legal Rights of Exploited Minors

When a minor is exploited, whether online or offline, their legal rights are paramount. It's not just about what happened; it's about what they are entitled to. This includes justice, recovery, and protection.

In the context of Roblox child sexual abuse and exploitation lawsuits, these rights form the very foundation of any legal action.

First and foremost, exploited minors have the right to safety and protection. hile this seems obvious, for platforms like Roblox, the legal argument often centers on whether the company upheld its duty. his duty involves providing a reasonably safe environment, especially since its primary user base is children. hen that duty is allegedly breached, and harm occurs, legal recourse becomes necessary.

Secondly, minors who have been exploited have the right to seek justice and accountability. This can take many forms. While the criminal justice system punishes perpetrators, the civil justice system allows victims to pursue compensation. This compensation can come from those who enabled or contributed to their harm.

This includes not only the direct abuser but also potentially institutions or companies, like Roblox, that allegedly failed in their responsibility to prevent the abuse. This right to accountability is a core component of any Roblox platform accountability claim.

Thirdly, and crucially, exploited minors have the right to compensation for their damages. The impact of sexual abuse and exploitation is profound and long-lasting. It affects victims emotionally, psychologically, and sometimes physically.

Finally, minors have the right to privacy and dignity throughout the legal process. Sexual abuse lawsuits are incredibly sensitive, and a good legal team will prioritize the victim's privacy, using legal mechanisms to protect their identity and minimize re-traumatization during depositions, court filings, and trial.

At FileAbuseLawsuit.com, we are committed to upholding these rights. We understand the unique vulnerabilities of children and the profound impact of exploitation.

Recovering Compensation for Damages Caused on Roblox

Compensation in a civil lawsuit can cover a wide range of damages, including:

Medical and therapeutic expenses

This includes costs for counseling, therapy, psychiatric care, and any medical treatments related to the abuse. If your child is in weekly therapy, on medication, or receiving specialized treatment because of what happened on Roblox, these costs may be recoverable. That includes both current bills and anticipated long-term care.

Pain and suffering

This compensates for the emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other psychological impacts of the abuse. It's not just about the diagnosis — it's about what your child is living with day to day, from nightmares and panic attacks to feeling unsafe or withdrawn in their own home.

Lost earning capacity

In some cases, the long-term psychological effects of abuse can impact a person's ability to work and earn a living in the future. If your child's education, mental health, or ability to function in daily life has been derailed by trauma, that can have a lasting impact on their career and financial future.

Loss of enjoyment of life

This accounts for the diminished quality of life due to the trauma. Some kids lose interest in things they once loved, such as school, hobbies, and friendships, and that loss can ripple out for years. It's not just about what was taken from them now, but the experiences and milestones they may never fully enjoy again.

Punitive damages

In cases where a company's conduct is found to be particularly egregious or reckless, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future. These are often a significant focus in Roblox abuse allegations, where systemic failures are claimed.

Our goal is not just to secure financial compensation but to help survivors find a path toward healing and to ensure that companies are held responsible for creating safer online spaces. We believe in providing dedicated legal support and connecting survivors with resources for support and healing throughout their journey.

Protecting Minors from Roblox Sexual Grooming

Protecting children from Roblox sexual grooming is a multi-faceted effort that involves parents, the platform itself, and ultimately, the legal system when failures occur. It's not enough to simply hope for the best; active measures are necessary.

Quick Roblox Safety Tips for Parents

• Set the Proper Privacy Settings: Make sure your child's real birthdate is on their account so age-based restrictions apply. Under Settings > Privacy, limit who can chat, message, or join your child in games. Use Account Restrictions to block mature content.
• Use the Parent PIN: Under Parental Controls, set up a Parent PIN to lock privacy settings in place. Only you should know it.
• Limit Connections: Check their Friends list regularly. Talk to your child about who they're chatting with and make sure they only add people they know in real life.
• Monitor Chat and Gameplay: When possible, review recent chats and game history and look for deleted conversations. If needed, use device-level parental controls.
• Talk Openly: Keep communication open. If your child seems off after playing, ask questions. Sudden behavior changes can be a sign that something's wrong.
• Know the Games: Take a few minutes to explore Roblox with them. Ask about the games they play and who they play with.
• Stay Informed: Roblox evolves constantly. Staying updated on new features and risks is one of the best ways to keep your child safe.

How Roblox Could Make Its Platform Safer

However, parents can only do so much. A significant part of the responsibility, and the focus of a Roblox child safety lawsuit, falls on the platform itself. Some reasonable protections could include:

• Robust Moderation Systems: Implementing and continually improving AI and human moderation for chat, user-generated content, and user profiles to quickly identify and remove predatory behavior and inappropriate material. This means investing heavily in trust and safety teams.
• Effective Age Verification: Developing and enforcing stricter age verification processes to ensure that children are only exposed to age-appropriate content and interactions, and that adults cannot easily misrepresent themselves to target minors.
• Proactive Detection of Grooming Patterns: Using data and analytics to identify patterns of communication or behavior that are indicative of grooming, even before explicit content is shared.
• Swift and Decisive Action on Reports: When a report is made, Roblox should immediately investigate, ban offending users if necessary, and remove harmful content. Delays can put other children at risk.
• Transparency and Parental Controls: Providing clear, easy-to-understand parental controls and being transparent with parents about the risks and how the platform is addressing them.

A sexual grooming Roblox lawsuit isn't just about seeking compensation; it's about forcing companies to prioritize child safety and implement the necessary changes to prevent future harm. It's about sending a clear message that platforms have a responsibility to protect the vulnerable users they invite into their digital spaces. 

This pursuit of Roblox platform accountability is a crucial part of ensuring a safer online future for our kids.

How File Abuse Lawsuit Can Help

Dealing with the aftermath of a child's exploitation is an unimaginable burden for any family. The emotional toll is immense, and the thought of navigating a complex legal system on top of that can feel overwhelming. That's where FileAbuseLawsuit.com and our network of experienced attorneys, including those at Dolman Law Group, come in. 

When it comes to a Roblox sexual grooming lawsuit, you need legal representation that understands the nuances of online exploitation, the complexities of corporate liability, and, most importantly, approaches your case with compassion and unwavering dedication.

Our team is dedicated to empowering survivors and their families to seek justice. We understand that filing a Roblox lawsuit is not just about financial compensation; it's about holding powerful corporations accountable, pushing for necessary changes to protect other children, and providing a path for healing and closure.

Here's how we can help you navigate a potential sexual grooming Roblox legal case:

• Free, Confidential Case Evaluation: Your journey with FileAbuseLawsuit.com begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. This is your opportunity to share your story in a safe, private environment. We will listen without judgment, assess the details of your situation, and explain your legal options clearly and compassionately. You won't pay anything up front, and there's no financial risk to speak with us.
• Thorough Investigation and Evidence Gathering: Building a strong lawsuit against Roblox for grooming requires meticulous investigation. Our legal team will work diligently to gather all available evidence, which can include chat logs, screenshots of inappropriate content or interactions, records of reports made to Roblox, and any other digital footprints that demonstrate how the abuse occurred on or was facilitated by the platform. We also consult with experts in child psychology, digital forensics, and online safety to strengthen your claim.
• Advanced Legal Strategy and Advocacy: We are seasoned litigators with a proven track record in complex sexual abuse cases. We understand the legal theories involved in holding a platform like Roblox accountable – theories like negligence, product liability (arguing the platform design was defective in terms of safety), and failure to warn. We will develop a comprehensive legal strategy tailored to your unique circumstances and fight tirelessly on your behalf, whether that means negotiating a settlement or taking your case to court.
• Compassionate Support and Resources: We recognize that pursuing a sexual abuse case can be emotionally challenging. Our commitment extends beyond legal guidance; we provide empathetic support throughout the entire process. We can also connect you with vital resources for therapeutic support and counseling to help your child and family on their healing journey. You don't have to face this alone.
• Nationwide Reach and Experience: FileAbuseLawsuit.com has a national reputation and a network of attorneys across the country. This allows us to assist families in various jurisdictions and navigate the specific laws that apply to your case, including varying statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits. We have secured over $400 million for clients through settlements and lawsuits, demonstrating our ability to secure significant compensation for survivors.

Taking legal action in a 2025 Roblox sexual grooming, abuse, and exploitation legal case is a courageous step. It's a way to reclaim power and demand justice for what your child endured. 

We are here to stand by your side every step of the way, advocating fiercely for the compensation and accountability your family deserves.

You Deserve a Law Firm That Understands Trauma

What sets File Abuse Lawsuit apart is our trauma-informed approach. We are more than just legal professionals—we are advocates for healing, empowerment, and change.

Here's what you can expect from our team:

• Empathy from day one: We listen with care, knowing how difficult it can be to talk about abuse. You will never be pressured or rushed.
• Confidentiality and respect: Your story is yours alone, and we will handle it with the utmost privacy and professionalism.
• Dedicated legal support: Your attorney will guide you through the process, explain your rights, and make sure your voice is heard every step of the way.
• Resources for healing: We connect survivors and their families with counseling, support groups, and therapy resources to help begin or continue the journey toward recovery.

FileAbuseLawsuit.com is helping families hold powerful institutions like Roblox accountable, just like we've done with Catholic churches, the Mormon Church, the Boy Scouts, and countless medical facilities and doctors.

Whether you're seeking justice for your child or stepping forward as a survivor yourself, our team will walk beside you with strength, skill, and compassion.

Why Choose File Abuse Lawsuit for Your Roblox Case?

When choosing a legal advocate to represent your family, it's important to work with a firm that understands both the legal complexities and the emotional toll of these cases. At File Abuse Lawsuit, we combine extensive legal knowledge with genuine empathy for the survivors and families we serve.

Here's why so many people trust us:

• Over 120 years of combined experience in personal injury and abuse litigation.
• More than $400 million recovered for survivors and injured clients.
• Trial-ready attorneys who don't back down when settlement offers are unfair.
• Nationwide reach, so we can connect you with a local attorney who understands your state's laws.
• Free and confidential case evaluations, with no obligation or pressure.
• Direct access to attorneys, including the firm's Managing Partner.
• Holistic approach, providing referrals to therapy, counseling, and community support resources.

We're not a faceless law firm with billboards and jingles—we're a team of people who care deeply about doing right by survivors. Your story matters to us, and we will treat it with the dignity and confidentiality it deserves.

Justice Beyond the Courtroom

Pursuing a civil lawsuit is not just about financial compensation—it's about finding validation, closure, and reclaiming your voice. It's also about protecting other children from future harm. By holding Roblox accountable, you may help force change that prevents other kids from suffering the same pain.

Legal action can prompt companies to:

• Strengthen safety policies and moderation
• Improve age verification systems
• Create meaningful parental controls
• Remove or restrict risky chat features
• Take responsibility for user safety, especially for minors

This is how change happens—when brave individuals and families stand up and say enough is enough. You have the power to make a difference.

Time Is Limited—Don't Wait to Take Action

Every state has its own statute of limitations—the legal deadline by which you must file your lawsuit. Depending on where you live, this window could be as short as one year or extend to several years. In some states, extensions may apply for minors, allowing them to file even after they've turned 18.

The sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner we can begin preserving vital evidence, building your case, and ensuring your legal rights are protected. Delaying action could mean losing the chance to seek justice and compensation.

At File Abuse Lawsuit, we serve survivors and their families across the United States. No matter where you live, our nationwide legal network ensures you'll be connected with an attorney who understands both the state-specific laws and the unique trauma involved in cases of sexual exploitation on digital platforms like Roblox.

You don't have to do this alone. Our team is here to support you with the care, commitment, and legal experience you deserve. No matter where you are in your journey—just learning your child has been harmed, unsure whether you have a case, or ready to take legal action—we're here to help.

Contact a Trusted Roblox Lawsuit Lawyer from File Abuse Lawsuit Today

If your child was groomed or exploited on Roblox, you may have the right to take legal action.

Our team at FileAbuseLawsuit.com is here to help you understand your options and fight for justice. We offer a free, confidential consultation with no pressure or obligation.

You'll speak with experienced attorneys who know how to hold powerful companies accountable and secure the compensation your family may be entitled to.

Time matters in these cases. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your Roblox sexual grooming lawsuit.

You can call us at (209) 283-2205 or use our online contact form. 

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FAQs About Roblox Lawsuits

Here are some frequently asked questions to help shed a little more light on what these Roblox lawsuits are all about and what you can expect if you're considering taking legal action.

What kind of compensation can I expect from a Roblox sexual grooming lawsuit?

Compensation may include medical and therapy costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and long-term impacts like lost earning capacity. Some cases may also include punitive damages if Roblox is found negligent.

What is the statute of limitations for a Roblox lawsuit?

It depends on your state. Some states allow lawsuits years after a victim turns 18, and others offer special windows for older claims. Talk to an attorney as soon as possible to avoid missing your deadline.

Will my child have to testify in a Roblox legal case?

Not usually. ost cases settle before trial. f testimony is needed, it may be done through a private deposition in a safe setting. ourts and attorneys often use trauma-informed practices to protect children.

What is Roblox platform accountability?

Roblox platform accountability means holding Roblox responsible for failing to protect children on its platform. This includes extremely weak safety features, inadequate moderation, and ignoring reports of abuse or grooming. We strongly believe that Roblox was simply defective in its design and construction. It is simply an unsafe product.

How do I report Roblox safety issues or sexual grooming?

Use Roblox's in-game "Report Abuse" tool or contact their support page. Be prepared to provide evidence, such as chat logs or screenshots.

If a child is in danger, call local police or file a report with NCMEC at missingkids.org/cybertipline.

You can also contact our legal team for help starting and investigating your claim.

Who can file a Roblox sexual abuse lawsuit?

You may be eligible if your child was groomed, exploited, or allegedly abused by someone they first met on Roblox or Discord. The child must have been under 18 at the time, and the abuse must meet specific injury or evidence requirements.

Can I file a lawsuit if the abuse happened on Discord?

Yes, if the predator first contacted your child through Roblox or Discord. The initial meeting must have taken place on one of those two platforms for the case to qualify.

Do I need proof to file a Roblox lawsuit?

You don't need all the evidence upfront, but things like chat logs, usernames, therapy records, or screenshots can help strengthen your case.

Is there a cost to file a Roblox lawsuit?

No. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you. We offer a free consultation to sexual abuse survivors along with their parent or legal guardian.