Lawsuit claims platforms facilitated the criminal victimization of a 13-year-old child.
SAN MATEO, CA – Anapol Weiss has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., accusing them of enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy also represents the plaintiff.
The case, Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and DOES 1-50, alleges that the $27 billion kids’ gaming giant Roblox and the $15 billion chat app Discord are playgrounds for predators.
The complaint details how a 13-year-old was exploited by a predator who used Roblox to identify and groom the child before shifting conversations to Discord, where predators can use private chats to coerce children into sharing explicit images or meeting in person. The lawsuit also alleges predators use Roblox’s virtual currency, “Robux,” as bait to lure and control victims.
“Big Tech keeps cashing in while kids pay the price,” said Alexandra Walsh, partner at Anapol. “Roblox markets itself as safe for children, yet it’s a hunting ground for predators. Parents deserve the truth, and this case is about holding these companies accountable.”
With 85 million daily users and over 50,000 chat messages processed every second, Roblox is a hugely popular platform for children—more than 40% of its users are under 13. Yet despite years of public safety claims, the lawsuit argues, both companies knowingly allow these dangers to persist.
Kristen Gibbons Feden, a partner at Anapol, blasted the companies for failing to act: “Roblox and Discord know exactly what’s happening on their platforms. They have the resources to protect children but choose profits over safety. Our client’s life has been changed forever because of their reckless indifference.”
Pat Huyett, also a partner at Anapol, underscored the human cost: “A 13-year-old child has lost his innocence because of these platforms. And he’s not alone. How many more children need to suffer before Roblox and Discord take responsibility?”
“This lawsuit is a demand for change—and justice,” emphasized Anne Marie Murphy of Cotchett.
About Anapol Weiss
Anapol Weiss, a majority-female-owned law firm based in Philadelphia, has recovered hundreds of millions for sexual abuse survivors and victims of defective drugs, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and other complex injury cases. Learn more about the firm here.
