Louisiana AG sues Roblox, alleging child exploitation and safety failures

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced legal action against Roblox (RBLX). The lawsuit, brought in the 21th Judicial District of Louisiana, shows that through its online gaming service, Roblox: Has and continues to facilitate the distribution of child sexual abuse material and the sexual exploitation of Louisiana’s children. Knowingly and intentionally fails to implement basic safety controls to protect child users from predators. Knowingly and intentionally fails to provide notice to parents and child users of its dangers. “Due to Roblox’s lack of safety protocols, it endangers the safety of the children of Louisiana. Roblox is overrun with harmful content and child predators because it prioritizes user growth, revenue, and profits over child safety. Every parent should be aware of the clear and present danger poised to their children by Roblox so they can prevent the unthinkable from ever happening in their own home,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill. The State is seeking permanent injunctive relief and prohibiting them from: Engaging in any activity in violation of Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act: Representing that Roblox has adequate safety features; Restitution to the State of Louisiana; Attorney’s fees; All additional civil penalties allowable under law; All additional damages allowable under law. Shares of Roblox are down nearly 7% in premarket trading.