Roblox and Discord, the wildly popular platforms used by millions of children, are facing increasing legal and public scrutiny. A powerful lawsuit filed by a 13-year-old child and state-level investigations in New Jersey and Florida are challenging the companies’ commitment to user safety.
At the forefront of this legal battle is Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized law firm whose attorneys, led by Alexandra Walsh, are spearheading efforts to hold Roblox and Discord accountable for enabling harm to children.
A 13-Year-Old's Lawsuit
Earlier this year, a 13-year-old boy who was sexually exploited on the Roblox and Discord platforms sued the companies for enabling a child predator to identify, groom, and coerce the boy into sending sexually explicit images and videos of himself. The complaint, filed by Anapol Weiss, alleges that Roblox is overrun with harmful content and predators because it has prioritized user growth, revenue, and profits over child safety.
The boy was an avid user of Roblox and Discord. His father allowed him to use these apps only because he trusted the companies’ representations that their apps were safe for children to use. The boy’s family learned the truth only after it was too late.
The boy gave the predator his home address and they made plans to meet up in person at a nearby location. The boy ended up not going, but the predator did show up and was infuriated the boy was not there. The predator then began threatening the boy and his family. Terrified, the family moved across the country and filed the lawsuit against Roblox and Discord.
This case is just one of many. The Anapol Weiss legal team is actively investigating hundreds of similar cases involving both Roblox and Discord.
“There are thousands of kids who’ve already been hurt,” Walsh told KQED Radio earlier this year. “There are thousands of more kids who are at risk, and Roblox and Discord know exactly what’s happening on their platforms. They have the resources to protect children, but they’re prioritizing financial gain over the safety of our kids.”
State-Level Crackdowns: Florida and New Jersey Take Action
This legal momentum is echoed in the public sector as well. This week, the New Jersey Attorney General sued Discord, calling it a “prime hunting ground” for predators and the Florida Attorney General issued a subpoena to Roblox Corporation as part of that state’s investigation into the platform’s child safety practices and potential consumer protection violations.
According to a report from FOX13 Tampa Bay, the Florida investigation focuses on whether Roblox:
- Properly safeguards children against exposure to predators or harmful content
- Adequately communicates the risks and costs to parents
- Enables unauthorized financial transactions by minors
This is one of the most aggressive state actions against Roblox to date—and may lead to broader regulatory enforcement or litigation by other states.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s lawsuit against Discord alleges the platform has knowingly allowed online predators to use its services to target and groom minors. The lawsuit directly challenges Discord’s marketing as a child-friendly space, exposing the company’s alleged failure to implement effective safety protocols.
“Discord markets itself as a safe space for children, despite being fully aware that the application’s misleading safety settings and lax oversight has made it a prime hunting ground for online predators seeking easy access to children,” the New Jersey AG stated in announcing the suit.
Together, these state-level efforts signal a growing nationwide concern about these platforms, which have long operated with limited oversight while serving millions of young users.
A Widening Legal Front: Hundreds of Cases Under Review
The attorneys at Anapol Weiss are currently investigating hundreds of cases involving young users harmed through their interactions on Roblox and Discord.
In April 2025, Anapol Weiss and co-counsel filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, on behalf of a Florida minor who was sexually exploited on the platforms Roblox and Discord. As our attorneys established in the complaint, the underage girl for whom attorneys are seeking financial compensation was first groomed by predators she met online on Roblox and subsequently coerced into sharing explicit content through Discord.
These and other cases currently under investigation echo a disturbing pattern: underage users being exposed to exploitation, harassment, and financial manipulation through platforms that present themselves as child-friendly.
“For years, platforms like Discord and Roblox have flown under the radar while the lives of children across the country have been devastated,” Walsh noted. “The time has come for these companies to answer for their actions in court.”
This movement suggests that what began as single lawsuits here and there could soon evolve into a large-scale legal reckoning for Roblox and other online platforms popular with minors.
What This Means for Parents and Legal Advocates
1. Legal Precedent Is Evolving – The 13-year-old’s case is challenging the limits of Roblox’s Terms of Service, which often include forced arbitration clauses designed to avoid courtroom battles. If this case succeeds, it could open new legal avenues for families seeking justice.
2. State-Level Pressure Is Building – Families can now turn to state Attorneys General, such as those in Florida and New Jersey, to voice concerns and support ongoing investigations into child safety and deceptive practices.
3. You Could Be Eligible to Join a Class Action – As more cases are evaluated and filed, families may have the option to join collective legal actions, especially in situations involving grooming, financial loss, or emotional trauma.
What To Do If You’re Concerned About Roblox or Discord
1. Preserve Digital Evidence – Save screenshots, transaction histories, and chat logs. This is essential documentation for any legal process.
2. Contact a Legal Professional – Law firms like Anapol Weiss are actively reviewing cases and offering consultations for families with concerns about harm related to Roblox or Discord.
3. File a Consumer Complaint – Report your experiences to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state Attorney General’s Office to contribute to larger investigations.
Final Thoughts: A Platform at a Crossroads
Roblox is no longer just a game—it’s a massive digital ecosystem that has failed to match its growth with responsible safeguards. With platforms like Discord often functioning as extensions of the Roblox experience, children face layered risks across multiple apps and services.
The lawsuits and investigations unfolding right now—from the 13-year-old’s case to state-level actions in Florida and New Jersey—may define whether companies like Roblox and Discord are held accountable for their roles in the lives and safety of young people online.
With Alexandra Walsh and the legal team at Anapol Weiss leading a determined charge in the courts, and state attorneys general stepping in to investigate, this could be the beginning of a seismic shift in how digital platforms protect their youngest users—or face legal consequences when they don’t.
