Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 20, 2025 | Class Actions and MDLs
Roblox Is No Longer Just a Game — It’s a Legal Battlefield
What started as a kid-friendly gaming platform has now become the focus of mounting legal scrutiny. Roblox Corporation is being named in dozens of lawsuits that claim the company knowingly exposed children to harmful content, addictive features, and even dangerous online behavior — all within a game that millions of families have trusted.
As part of a major multidistrict litigation (MDL) unfolding in California, Roblox is grouped with other tech giants like TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta — but the claims against Roblox are especially alarming because of the platform’s target audience: children as young as six years old.
What the Lawsuits Say About Roblox
Exploiting Young Users
The core of the lawsuits alleges that Roblox was intentionally designed to be addictive, keeping kids logged in for hours with endless games, peer pressure, and in-app purchases — all while exposing them to unmoderated chat rooms and adult content. Even worse, many children were encouraged to spend real money to level up, customize avatars, or gain social clout.
In some cases, kids have allegedly suffered:
- Sleep loss and screen addiction
- Anxiety and depression
- Exposure to grooming or inappropriate content
- Financial harm from in-game purchases
Behind the Avatar
Roblox isn’t just a game anymore. It’s an entire virtual world filled with user-generated content — meaning strangers, not professionals, are often creating the games your child plays. That can mean:
- No consistent content moderation
- Exposure to sexual, violent, or scary material
- Risk of manipulation from older users posing as peers
Parents may not see the potential harm right away, but the damage may be long-term.
Legal Momentum Is Building
As of summer 2025, the lawsuits involving Roblox are part of MDL No. 3047, a large-scale litigation effort that includes over 1,800 similar lawsuits against social media and lawsuits against gaming companies. These lawsuits are pushing for real accountability — and some are scheduled for trial as early as 2026.
The legal argument? Roblox is more than a platform — it’s a product. And like any product, if it’s causing harm to children, it must be held responsible.
The cases are based on principles of product liability law:
- Negligent design: Roblox allegedly knew about the platform’s risks but failed to act
- Failure to warn: Parents were allegedly not adequately informed of the dangers
- Monetization of addiction: The platform allegedly profited from kids staying online longer
These lawsuits aim not just to recover damages but to push Roblox to change how it operates.
Does Your Child’s Experience Qualify?
You may have a case if your child:
- Became obsessed or addicted to Roblox
- Suffered anxiety, depression, or social withdrawal
- Was exposed to inappropriate or dangerous interactions
- Made significant unauthorized in-game purchases
- Experienced mental health issues as a result of long-term use
Even if you’re unsure, it’s worth speaking with an attorney to understand your options.
What Damages Are Being Pursued?
Victims may be eligible to seek:
- Mental health treatment costs
- Emotional and psychological harm
- Reimbursement for purchases made without proper consent
- Punitive damages meant to reform how Roblox protects its users
Each case is unique, and the courts are now taking these claims seriously.
Why Choose Riddle & Riddle for Your Roblox Lawsuit?
At Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, we believe kids deserve a safe online space — and when companies profit off their pain, we step in. We’re already helping families across North Carolina and beyond navigate this complex legal process.
We handle everything with care, discretion, and determination — so you can focus on your child’s recovery while we handle the legal fight.
Talk to Us Today — It’s 100% Free
If your child has been negatively impacted by Roblox or another social media platform or video game, we want to hear your story. Our team will walk you through your options and help you decide the best path forward.
Call 1‑800‑525‑7111 today for a completely free case review. We’re here to help — and we fight because Justice Counts.
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