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Los 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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'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.
Los Angeles County sues Roblox, alleges platform makes it easy for adults to target children
Los Angeles County filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform markets itself as a gaming experience for children but has created a "largely unsupervised online world" that allows adults to mingle with minors with very little oversight.
LA County lawsuit accuses Roblox of exposing children to 'grooming and exploitation'
Los Angeles County has sued Roblox for "unfair and deceptive business practices," claiming the platform's moderation and age-verification systems are inadequate. "Roblox portrays its platform as a safe and appropriate place for children to play," the complaint states. "In reality, and as Roblox well knows, the design of its platform makes children easy prey for pedophiles." Representatives accused Roblox of failing to implement adequate platfor…
The lawsuit alleges that the company's moderation is inadequate and that age verification is not working properly.
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