Blog: Roblox Lawsuit

Roblox Just Changed Everything: What Parents Need to Know About the New Age Checks

Jan 24, 2026

For nearly two decades, Roblox has existed as a double-edged sword: a vibrant, creative metaverse for millions of children and a persistent source of anxiety for parents and child safety advocates. However, as of January 2026, the platform has reached a critical inflection point. Following a relentless wave of lawsuits and government investigations, Roblox has officially mandated facial age verification for all users worldwide who wish to access its chat features. This update represents the most...

Protecting the Empire State’s Children: Tying Governor Hochul’s 2026 Agenda to the Fight Against Roblox Exploitation

Jan 15, 2026

This month, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a transformative State of the State address that signaled a paradigm shift in how New York views the responsibility of Big Tech. Addressing the growing crisis of digital safety, the Governor has signaled that the era of self-regulation for social media and gaming giants is over. At the heart of her 2026 agenda is a comprehensive suite of proposals aimed at protecting our kids online. From restricting addictive algorithmic feeds...

The Growing Threat of 764: Why Anapol Weiss is Holding Tech Giants Accountable for Online Child Exploitation

Jan 8, 2026

A disturbing new report from WJLA’s I-Team has brought national attention to a specialized criminal network known as 764, a group of nihilistic violent extremists targeting children on popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. For the legal team at Anapol Weiss, this report is a chilling confirmation of a danger we have been fighting against for years. Similar Post: Roblox CEO Faces Backlash After Controversial Comments on Child Safety and Online Predators The Case of Erik Lee...

Talking to Your Teen About Online Exploitation: A Guide for Parents in the Digital Age

Jan 2, 2026

The digital landscape has transformed the way our children grow up. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection, it has also created a new frontier for risks that previous generations of parents never had to navigate. As a parent, the phrase stranger danger has evolved into a complex web of digital safety, privacy settings, and algorithmic influences. At Anapol Weiss, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact that online negligence and predatory...

Roblox Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits Centralized Into MDL In Northern District Of California

Dec 15, 2025

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has granted a motion to centralize the Roblox child sexual exploitation and assault cases, creating MDL No. 3166 in the Northern District of California. The Panel selected Judge Richard Seeborg to oversee coordinated pretrial proceedings. For plaintiffs and families seeking accountability from Roblox, this is a major procedural development. MDL centralization brings related cases under one court so that key issues, including discovery disputes, expert testimony, and overlapping legal...

Safer GAMING Act Fails to Protect Children Hurt on Online Gaming Platforms

Dec 11, 2025

Parents and Attorneys Urge for Stronger Protections for their Children on Gaming Sites By: Anapol Weiss PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., December 11, 2025 — Anapol Weiss Partner Pat Huyett released the following statement today after the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade advanced the Safer Guarding of Adolescents from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act: “While we’re very encouraged with Congress’ focus on the unspeakable harms and tragic consequences caused to kids...

Holiday Gift Cards and Roblox: How Predators Use Seasonal Spending To Target Kids and What Parents Can Do If Harm Occurs

Dec 4, 2025

The holiday season brings a unique kind of magic for families. It is a time defined by generosity, togetherness, and the excitement of finding the perfect present. For millions of children around the world, the top item on their list is a digital gateway to creativity: a Roblox gift card. These colorful cards, found in nearly every retail aisle, offer access to a vast virtual universe. However, beneath the bright colors and the promise of...

They Can’t Silence Me: Mother of Ethan Dallas Gives Heartfelt Plea Warning Other Parents of the Dangers of Roblox

Dec 2, 2025

It’s the kind of case that breaks your heart every time you hear it, but for the mother of Ethan Dallas, she urges parents to continue sharing her son’s story. Like millions of other kids around the world, Ethan Dallas signed up for a Roblox account. Advertised as an interactive world where kids can use their imagination, Ethan played it enthusiastically, building imaginative worlds that allowed him to express his creativity. According to his mother,...

Roblox CEO Faces Backlash After Controversial Comments on Child Safety and Online Predators

Nov 25, 2025

At the time of publication, Roblox is facing nearly 60 lawsuits across the country alleging that it facilitated and enabled the sexual exploitation of dozens of children. A common thread among these lawsuits is Roblox’s stunning lack of basic safety features to protect kids. In response to this growing backlash, Roblox’s co-founder and CEO David Baszucki recently announced a new AI-assisted facial age estimation technology. Baszucki’s recent appearance on the Hard Fork podcast made headlines, not...

Media Statement on Roblox’s AI Age Verification

Nov 25, 2025

On November 18, 2025, the online gaming giant, Roblox, announced the rollout of AI-enabled age verification technology supposedly intended to prevent interactions between adults and children on the platform. This announcement is far too little–and far too late–for the thousands of children who have already been exploited or assaulted because of the powerful tool Roblox provides to adult predators. Anapol Weiss shareholder, Alexandra Walsh, has consistently emphasized that incremental and reactionary safety measures can’t fix a...