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Roblox Sued by L.A. County, Alleging It Gives ‘Pedophiles Powerful Tools to Prey’ on Kids, Latest in String of Similar Lawsuits

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/roblox-sued-la-county-1236667901/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/feb/20/los-angeles-sues-roblox-la-countyhttps://www.theverge.com/games/881766/los-angeles-county-is-suing-roblox
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Roblox Sued by L.A. County, Alleging It Gives ‘Pedophiles Powerful Tools to Prey’ on Kids, Latest in String of Similar Lawsuits Open in Variety.com
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  • LA County sues Roblox, alleging the platform repeatedly exposes children to sexually explicit content and grooming, signaling a broader safety crisis.
  • LA County frames Roblox’s design as enabling predatory behavior, challenging the company’s safety assurances.
  • Roblox counters that safety is core, citing safeguards like image-sharing restrictions and ongoing protections.

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Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/feb/20/los-angeles-sues-roblox-la-countyTheguardian.com
Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’

Los Angeles County is suing Roblox.

https://www.theverge.com/games/881766/los-angeles-county-is-suing-robloxTheverge.com
Los Angeles County is suing Roblox.

Roblox Hit With Multimillion-Dollar Suit By L.A. County Claiming Gaming Platform Leaves “Children Easy Prey For Pedophiles”

https://deadline.com/2026/02/roblox-sued-child-danger-pedophiles-1236729811/Deadline.com
Roblox Hit With Multimillion-Dollar Suit By L.A. County Claiming Gaming Platform Leaves “Children Easy Prey For Pedophiles”

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