LEGAL BATTLES & LAWSUITS AGAINST ROBLOX CORPORATION

"Roblox has become a magnet for litigation — from state attorneys general to disgruntled investors, the company faces a legal landscape unlike any other platform of its size."
— Legal analyst commentary, 2026

Overview

As of mid-2026, Roblox Corporation faces over 80 active lawsuits and regulatory actions spanning multiple jurisdictions and legal categories. The sheer volume and diversity of these actions reflect systemic issues within the platform rather than isolated incidents. The legal threats come from:

• State Attorneys General pursuing child safety enforcement
• Class action investors alleging securities fraud
• Parents and advocacy groups demanding accountability for child exploitation
• Developers claiming labor law violations
• IP holders pursuing copyright infringement claims
• Federal regulators investigating COPPA compliance
• Gambling reform advocates targeting predatory monetization

The combined potential financial exposure across all pending actions is estimated in the billions of dollars, not counting reputational damage and regulatory compliance costs. This document provides a comprehensive accounting of every known legal action against the company as of the time of writing.

Table of Contents

1. Child Safety Lawsuits
2. Gambling Lawsuits
3. Securities Fraud Lawsuits
4. Child Labor Lawsuits
5. Copyright & Intellectual Property Lawsuits
6. Ruben Sim Lawsuit
7. The Schlep Cease-and-Desist
8. Regulatory Actions
9. International Legal Actions
10. Timeline of Legal Actions

Child Safety Lawsuits

Child safety represents the single largest category of legal threats facing Roblox. What began as scattered individual lawsuits has escalated into a coordinated multi-state enforcement campaign that threatens the company's fundamental operating model.

Louisiana Attorney General Lawsuit (August 2025)

On August 14, 2025, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a landmark lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in state court, delivering what may be the most damaging public statement any state official has made against the company:

"Roblox is the perfect place for pedophiles."
— AG Liz Murrill, press conference, August 14, 2025

The Louisiana complaint alleged the following:

• Voice-altering technology was being systematically used by predators on the platform to disguise their age and gender during voice chat interactions with minors
• A game titled "Escape to Epstein Island" was hosted on the platform and accessible to minors, depicting sexualized scenarios connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case
• Groups dedicated to trading CSAM (child sexual abuse material) operated openly within the platform's group system
• Roblox's design and moderation systems were "deliberately inadequate" — a phrase that implies not negligence but intentional indifference
• The platform's "Explore" algorithm actively surfaced inappropriate content to younger users rather than acting as a protective filter

The Louisiana suit sought:

• Civil penalties under Louisiana's consumer protection statutes
• Injunctive force compelling fundamental changes to platform architecture
• Mandatory independent safety audits
• Full cost recovery for the state's investigation

This lawsuit was significant because it framed Roblox not as a company that had failed to address known problems, but as one that deliberately chose profits over child safety. The "deliberately inadequate" language was carefully chosen to survive a motion to dismiss, as it alleged intentional conduct rather than mere negligence.

Texas Attorney General Lawsuit (November 2025)

On November 18, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his own enforcement action against Roblox, escalating the multi-state pressure campaign with characteristically aggressive rhetoric:

"Roblox has put pixel pedophiles and profits over the safety of Texas children."
— AG Ken Paxton, official statement, November 18, 2025

"Roblox is a habitual destination for child predators."
— Texas AG office press release

The Texas complaint expanded on the Louisiana allegations by:

• Documenting specific cases of Texas minors who were groomed or exposed to predatory behavior on the platform
• Citing internal Roblox communications suggesting executives were aware of the scale of the predator problem years before taking meaningful action
• Alleging that Roblox's age verification systems were "cosmetic rather than functional" — designed to create an appearance of compliance rather than actually verifying user ages
• Noting that Roblox continued to market the platform as "safe for all ages" while knowing its moderation systems were overwhelmed

Texas sought:

• Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
• A permanent injunction requiring Roblox to implement age-appropriate design standards
• Mandatory transparency reporting on child safety incidents
• Restitution for affected Texas families

Florida Attorney General Lawsuit (December 2025)

On December 9, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed suit against Roblox Corporation, making Florida the third state to pursue formal legal action:

"Roblox has systematically deceived Florida parents about the safety of its platform."
— AG James Uthmeier, December 9, 2025

The Florida complaint was notable for its emphasis on fraudulent misrepresentation — arguing that Roblox didn't merely fail to protect children but actively lied to parents about the nature of the risks:

• The platform's marketing materials described the platform as "safe" while internal documents allegedly showed executives discussing the impossibility of keeping predators off the platform
• Roblox's parental controls were characterized as "security theater" — designed to give parents false confidence while providing minimal actual protection
• The complaint cited specific Roblox advertisements that depicted the platform as a wholesome, family-friendly environment, contrasting them with the reality of unrestricted voice chat access and minimal content moderation
• Florida alleged that Roblox's quarterly earnings calls consistently minimized the child safety crisis to maintain investor confidence

The Florida suit was filed under the state's Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (UDAP) statute, which carries per-violation penalties and allows for treble damages in cases involving vulnerable populations including children.

Connecticut Investigation (May 2026)

On May 22, 2026, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a formal investigation into Roblox's child safety practices, signaling that the enforcement wave was continuing to expand:

"Connecticut parents deserve to know whether Roblox is truly protecting their children, and we intend to find out."
— AG William Tong, May 22, 2026

While not yet a formal lawsuit at the time of announcement, the Connecticut investigation carried significant weight because:

• Tong had a track record of aggressive tech platform enforcement and a reputation for seeing cases through to settlement or trial
• Connecticut's consumer protection laws were among the strongest in the nation
• The investigation was expected to seek document preservation orders that would lock in evidence of what Roblox executives knew and when they knew it
• A formal complaint was anticipated by late 2026

Kentucky Investigation

In early 2026, the Kentucky Attorney General's office confirmed it was conducting its own investigation into Roblox's child safety practices. While specific details of the Kentucky probe were limited due to the pre-litigation stage, the investigation was understood to be:

• Coordinated with other state AGs pursuing similar claims
• Focused on whether Roblox violated Kentucky's consumer protection statutes
• Examining specific incidents involving Kentucky minors
• Part of the broader multi-state enforcement strategy

South Carolina Investigation

South Carolina joined the multi-state effort in March 2026, with the state AG's office issuing investigative demands to Roblox for documents related to:

• Child safety incident reports involving South Carolina minors
• Internal communications about the adequacy of moderation systems
• Marketing materials presented to South Carolina parents
• Data on reported predatory behavior originating from or targeting South Carolina users

The South Carolina investigation was notable for reportedly focusing on whether Roblox's terms of service constituted an unconscionable contract when presented to minors and their parents — arguing that the liability waivers embedded in the ToS were unenforceable against children.

Nevada: $10 Million Settlement

On February 11, 2026, Roblox Corporation reached a settlement with the Nevada Attorney General's office that represented one of the first concrete financial outcomes of the multi-state enforcement campaign:

Settlement Terms:

• $10 million payment to the State of Nevada
• $7 million earmarked specifically for child safety programs and education
• $3 million for the state's investigation costs and consumer restitution fund
• Mandatory implementation of enhanced age verification within 120 days
• Required appointment of an independent child safety monitor
• Annual compliance reporting to the Nevada AG for five years
• Requirement to fund Nevada-based child internet safety education programs

The Nevada settlement was widely seen as a template for what other states might demand, and Roblox's willingness to settle signaled to other AGs that the company might be open to negotiated resolutions rather than protracted litigation.

Los Angeles County Investigations

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office and the Los Angeles City Attorney both initiated investigations into Roblox in late 2025, examining:

• Whether Roblox violated California's robust child safety laws
• Whether the platform's operations within LA County constituted a public nuisance
• Potential criminal referrals for specific incidents of child exploitation facilitated through the platform
• Compliance with California's Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAAD), which took effect in 2024

Los Angeles County's involvement was significant because of its jurisdiction over Silicon Beach, where many Roblox employees and executives resided, potentially creating personal liability exposure for individuals.

Gambling Lawsuits

Colvin v. Roblox Corporation (August 2023)

On August 18, 2023, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that Roblox Corporation facilitated illegal gambling by minors through its platform:

Key Allegations:

• Roblox's virtual currency, Robux, was being used as currency in third-party casino games hosted on the platform
• These casino games — including slot machines, roulette, and poker simulations — were accessible to minors with no meaningful age verification
• Roblox received a percentage of all Robux transactions through its marketplace fee structure, meaning the company directly profited from gambling activity
• The platform's virtual economy facilitated the conversion of Robux back to real currency through third-party marketplaces, completing the gambling loop
• Roblox's content moderation team was aware of gambling games but systematically failed to remove them
• The platform's recommendation algorithm actively promoted gambling games to younger users

Legal Theories:

• Negligence (failure to implement reasonable safeguards)
• Unjust enrichment (profiting from illegal gambling)
• Violation of state consumer protection statutes
• Violation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
• Public nuisance

September 2024 Ruling:

On September 12, 2024, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a significant ruling on Roblox's motion to dismiss:

• Allowed negligence claims to proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that Roblox owed a duty of care to its minor users and breached that duty by failing to prevent gambling activity
• Allowed unjust enrichment claims to proceed, finding that Roblox's marketplace fees on gambling-related transactions created a plausible claim for unjust enrichment
• Dismissed some federal statutory claims, finding that the UIGEA claims were preempted by federal law in certain respects
• Allowed the public nuisance claim to proceed under California law

This ruling was a landmark moment for the case because it established that a platform could be held liable for facilitating gambling by minors through its virtual economy. Judge Gonzalez Rogers wrote that the question of whether Roblox's "knowing facilitation of a virtual gambling ecosystem targeting minors" constituted negligence was "eminently suitable for trial."

Subsequent Dismissals:

In early 2025, the court issued further rulings that narrowed the case:

• The UIGEA claims were ultimately dismissed in their entirety upon further briefing
• Some state-specific consumer protection claims were dismissed for failure to adequately allege reliance
• The class was narrowed to exclude users who had never used the gambling-specific games at issue

However, the core negligence and unjust enrichment claims survived, and the case was heading toward discovery as of mid-2026.

Additional Gambling-Related Suits

Beyond Colvin, several other gambling-related actions were pending:

• Individual state consumer protection suits in New Jersey and Michigan (filed 2024-2025) alleging violations of state gambling laws
• A parent-led class action in Illinois (filed March 2025) specifically targeting the "plush" gambling simulators popular among minors
• A FTC referral from a consumer advocacy group requesting federal investigation into whether Roblox's virtual economy constituted an unlicensed gambling platform

Securities Fraud Lawsuits

Kessler Topaz Class Action (2024)

On June 14, 2024, the law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP filed a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of Roblox shareholders:

Class Period: November 15, 2023, to May 8, 2024

Key Allegations:

• Roblox Corporation, and certain individual officers, made materially false and misleading statements during the class period about the company's financial prospects and user growth metrics
• On May 8, 2024, Roblox issued a press release lowering its full-year revenue guidance, citing weaker-than-expected monetization trends
• Following this announcement, Roblox's stock price fell approximately 22% in a single trading session, erasing billions in market capitalization
• Plaintiffs alleged that defendants knew or recklessly disregarded the fact that their prior optimistic projections were not achievable
• The complaint cited specific statements from Q3 and Q4 2023 earnings calls where executives expressed confidence in revenue growth that was allegedly unsupported by internal data
• The complaint also alleged that Roblox had artificially inflated engagement metrics by including "unengaged" users in its daily active user (DAU) counts — a practice later corroborated by the Hindenburg Research report

Specific Defendants:

• David Baszucki (CEO)
• Michael Guthrie (CFO)
• Roblox Corporation (entity)

Status: As of mid-2026, the case was in discovery, with plaintiffs seeking internal communications about revenue forecasting methodology and user engagement metrics.

Mukherjee v. Roblox Corporation (2026)

On August 3, 2026, a new securities class action was filed by lead plaintiff Rajesh Mukherjee in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California:

Class Period: October 30, 2025, to April 30, 2026

Key Allegations:

• In late 2025, Roblox began implementing mandatory age verification measures in response to mounting political and legal pressure over child safety
• Defendants made statements suggesting the age verification rollout would have "minimal impact" on engagement and that the platform's growth trajectory remained intact
• In reality, the age verification rollout significantly reduced engagement among the platform's core user base, as many younger users either could not or would not complete the verification process
• Roblox's Q1 2026 financial results revealed that daily active user growth had decelerated materially and that revenue per user had declined
• On the date of the earnings release, Roblox's stock fell more than 18%, causing significant losses for class members
• Plaintiffs alleged that defendants had internal data showing the negative impact of age verification on engagement before they made their misleading public statements

Legal Theories:

• Violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• SEC Rule 10b-5 (fraud in connection with the purchase or sale of securities)
• Material misrepresentation and omission

Status: The case was in its early stages as of mid-2026, with a motion to dismiss expected in late 2026.

Additional Securities Litigation

• Shareholder derivative suits filed in Delaware Chancery Court challenging Baszucki's compensation structure as conflicted
• A pension fund class action (filed April 2026) on behalf of institutional investors who suffered losses following the age verification-related stock decline
• Potential SEC investigation into whether Roblox's public statements about user engagement violated securities laws, as reported by Bloomberg in June 2026

Child Labor Lawsuits

Dolman Law Group Class Action (May 2026)

On May 19, 2026, the Dolman Law Group filed a sweeping class action lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in federal court, alleging the company had engaged in systematic exploitation of minor developers:

"Roblox has built its empire on the unpaid and underpaid labor of children."
— Dolman Law Group press release, May 19, 2026

Key Allegations:

• Roblox's developer platform systematically recruited and exploited children as young as 11 years old to create game content
• Minor developers routinely worked 40 or more hours per week — often during school hours — creating content that generated revenue primarily for Roblox Corporation
• Roblox's revenue-sharing structure was fundamentally unfair: the company retained approximately 75% of all revenue generated by developer-created content, with the remaining 25% split among developers (after Roblox's own fees)
• Many minor developers were paid in Robux rather than real currency, and the process for converting Robux to cash imposed additional fees and minimums that effectively trapped their earnings
• Roblox targeted children specifically because they could be induced to work for virtual currency that had no real-world value they could access
• The platform's gamification of the development process — including leaderboards, badges, and public recognition — constituted a form of psychological manipulation that obscured the exploitative nature of the arrangement

Legal Theories:

• Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — federal child labor provisions
• Violations of the California Child Labor Law (California Labor Code §§ 1285-1312)
• Violations of California's Unfair Competition Law (Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200)
• Violations of the California Labor Code requiring minimum wage for all work performed
• Unjust enrichment
• Violations of state consumer protection statutes

Damages Sought:

• Hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid wages and statutory damages
• Disgorgement of Roblox's profits derived from child labor
• Civil penalties under federal and state child labor statutes
• Injunctive relief requiring Roblox to pay minimum wage to all minor developers
• Establishment of a fund for restitution to affected minors and their families

Notable Details:

• The complaint included declarations from former child developers who described working 60-80 hour weeks during summer breaks and school holidays
• One named plaintiff, identified as "A.S.," was a 13-year-old who had created a game with over 10 million visits but received less than $500 in total compensation while Roblox earned millions from in-game purchases
• The complaint documented how Roblox's developer forums contained posts from children as young as 11 discussing "work" schedules and revenue targets
• Expert testimony was included from labor economists who testified that the value of minor developer contributions to Roblox was "orders of magnitude greater" than the compensation received

Status: Roblox filed a motion to compel arbitration based on its Terms of Service, which included a mandatory arbitration clause. The court had not ruled on this motion as of mid-2026, and the enforceability of arbitration clauses against minors was a contested legal question.

Related Child Labor Actions

• Individual lawsuits filed in California state court by parents of minor developers seeking unpaid wages
• A Department of Labor inquiry into whether Roblox violated federal child labor laws, initiated in April 2026
• A class action in New York (filed June 2026) seeking similar relief under New York state child labor statutes

Copyright & Intellectual Property Lawsuits

Roblox has faced a steady stream of copyright and intellectual property lawsuits from rights holders who allege the platform profits from infringing content:

Major IP Lawsuits

• Tetris Holding LLC v. Roblox Corporation (filed 2022): Tetris rights holders sued over clone games hosted on the platform that replicated the Tetris gameplay experience. The case settled in 2023 for an undisclosed amount.

• Various music publishers (2023-2026): Multiple music publishers and record labels filed suits alleging that copyrighted music was being used in Roblox experiences without proper licensing. Roblox's response was to implement an audio scanning system that detected copyrighted music, but rights holders argued the system was inadequate and implemented too late.

• Fashion brands (2024-2025): Several luxury fashion brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Nike pursued claims related to virtual replicas of their products being sold within Roblox experiences. While some brands had chosen to create official Roblox presences, others argued that unauthorized virtual replicas constituted trademark infringement.

• Toy manufacturers (2024): Hasbro and Mattel filed a joint complaint alleging that multiple Roblox experiences featured characters and products that infringed on their IP rights, including Transformers and Barbie-themed games.

DMCA Takedown Failures

A recurring theme across IP litigation was Roblox's alleged failure to adequately respond to DMCA takedown notices:

• Rights holders documented sending hundreds of DMCA notices for infringing content that was slow to be removed or was simply re-uploaded after removal
• The platform's "Development" content — including scripts, models, and assets — was particularly problematic, as derivative works built on copyrighted source material were common
• Some IP holders alleged that Roblox's automated detection systems were focused primarily on audio and video content but failed to address gameplay mechanics, visual designs, and character models that infringed on protected IP

Roblox's Defense

Roblox's legal defense in IP cases typically rested on:

• DMCA safe harbor protections under Section 512 of the Copyright Act
• Arguments that user-generated content platforms should not be held liable for individual users' infringing uploads
• The company's Content Deleted program, which it cited as evidence of good-faith compliance with takedown obligations

However, courts had increasingly signaled that DMCA safe harbor protections might not apply where a platform has actual knowledge of specific infringing content and fails to act promptly, or where the platform profits directly from infringing content through its revenue-sharing model.

Ruben Sim Lawsuit

Background

In September 2023, Roblox Corporation filed a lawsuit against Ruben Sim (real name not publicly disclosed), a British YouTuber and Roblox content creator known for his critical commentary on the platform and its child safety failures.

The Ruben Sim lawsuit was notable because it represented an unprecedented use of corporate legal power against an individual critic and raised significant questions about the line between harassment and protected criticism.

Roblox's Claims

Roblox alleged that Ruben Sim:

• Harassed Roblox employees through social media posts and videos
• Organized coordinated disruption campaigns against the platform
• Violated the Terms of Service by creating new accounts after being banned
• Made defamatory statements about the company and its leadership
• Engaged in conduct that endangered children by encouraging others to exploit platform vulnerabilities

Ruben Sim's Defense and Counter-Narrative

Ruben Sim and his supporters argued:

• His content constituted protected speech and journalism about matters of public concern
• His "disruption campaigns" were actually investigative exposes that revealed genuine safety problems on the platform
• Roblox was using the lawsuit to silence a critic rather than address the underlying issues he had identified
• The lawsuit was filed in bad faith as a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP)

Settlement

In early 2024, the parties reached a settlement:

• Ruben Sim agreed to pay Roblox $150,000 in damages
• He agreed to never create or use Roblox accounts again
• He agreed to certain restrictions on his content about Roblox
• Roblox agreed to dismiss the remaining claims

Significance

The Ruben Sim settlement was controversial for several reasons:

• It demonstrated Roblox's willingness to deploy its legal resources against individual critics, including a young content creator with significantly fewer resources
• The settlement terms effectively permanently banned a citizen journalist from accessing the platform he covered
• It set a chilling effect on other Roblox critics who might face similar legal action
• Critics argued that the case should have been recognized as a SLAPP suit and challenged on free speech grounds
• The $150,000 payment from a relatively small content creator to a multi-billion-dollar corporation was seen as deeply asymmetric and potentially retaliatory

The Schlep Cease-and-Desist

Background

In June 2025, Roblox Corporation sent a cease-and-desist letter to a 22-year-old content creator known as Schlep, who operated a YouTube channel and Roblox presence dedicated to identifying and exposing child predators on the platform.

Schlep's methodology involved:

• Creating minor-presenting accounts on Roblox
• Documenting and recording interactions with users who attempted to groom or exploit these accounts
• Recording video evidence of predatory behavior
• Reporting predators to law enforcement and to Roblox
• Publishing exposé videos documenting the predator encounters

The Cease-and-Desist

Roblox's cease-and-desist demanded that Schlep:

• Immediately stop all activities involving the creation of accounts on the platform
• Cease all recording and documentation of user interactions
• Remove all existing content depicting Roblox platform interactions
• Refrain from any future activity on Roblox's platform

The legal basis cited in the cease-and-desist was Roblox's Terms of Service, which prohibited the creation of multiple accounts and the recording of other users without consent.

Schlep's Response

Schlep publicly revealed the cease-and-desist and shared his personal story:

• He disclosed that he was himself a survivor of online grooming who had been victimized as a child
• He revealed that he had attempted suicide as a result of his childhood grooming experience
• He explained that his work on Roblox was motivated by a desire to protect other children from experiencing what he had endured
• He stated that his work had directly contributed to the identification and reporting of at least six predators to law enforcement
• He refused to comply with the cease-and-desist and continued his work publicly

Public Backlash

The Schlep cease-and-desist triggered one of the most intense public relations crises in Roblox's history:

• A petition on Change.org demanding Baszucki's resignation gathered over 100,000 signatures within days
• The hashtag #BoycottRoblox trended nationally on multiple social media platforms
• Multiple mainstream media outlets covered the story, framing it as a corporation trying to silence a predator hunter
• Parents' advocacy groups issued statements condemning Roblox's decision
• Several prominent Roblox developers publicly criticized the company
• Members of Congress referenced the incident during a hearing on child online safety

Roblox's Attempted Olive Branch

Following the backlash, Roblox attempted to repair the relationship:

• The company reportedly reached out to Schlep through intermediaries to discuss a potential collaboration
• Roblox offered to meet with Schlep to discuss his concerns about platform safety
• Some reports suggested Roblox offered financial compensation for his predator-hunting work

Schlep rejected all overtures, stating that Roblox's actions spoke louder than any settlement offer:

"They tried to silence me for catching predators, and now they want to look good by working with me? No."
— Schlep, YouTube video, July 2025

Significance

The Schlep incident crystallized several key criticisms of Roblox:

1. The company prioritized controlling its public narrative over addressing genuine child safety concerns
2. Roblox viewed unauthorized investigation of predators as a greater threat than the predators themselves
3. The company's legal strategy was aimed at protecting the brand rather than protecting children
4. The incident revealed a fundamental misalignment between Roblox's stated values and its actions

Regulatory Actions

FTC Scrutiny Over COPPA

The Federal Trade Commission has maintained ongoing scrutiny of Roblox's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• In 2023, the FTC opened a preliminary inquiry into whether Roblox collected personal information from children under 13 without proper verifiable parental consent
• The inquiry was reportedly expanded in 2024 to examine whether Roblox's data collection practices violated the updated COPPA Rule amendments that took effect in 2025
• Advocacy groups including the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and the Center for Digital Democracy filed formal complaints requesting FTC investigation
• The FTC's potential enforcement action could result in penalties of up to $50,120 per violation under the COPPA Rule, which could amount to billions in total exposure given the platform's scale

State Attorney General Investigations

As detailed above, the multi-state AG investigation into Roblox represented the largest coordinated state enforcement action against a children's tech platform since the Multi-State Privacy Settlements of the early 2000s. Key aspects included:

• A formal working group of at least seven state AGs coordinating their investigations
• Shared discovery and evidence-sharing agreements between participating states
• A common set of minimum demands that all states would seek in any settlement
• Regular briefings with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) on the status of the investigation

Congressional Hearings on Child Safety (2025)

In September 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing titled "Protecting Children Online: Examining Roblox's Role in Child Safety":

• Roblox CEO David Baszucki was called to testify but declined to appear, citing ongoing litigation
• Instead, Roblox sent its Chief Legal Officer to testify on the company's behalf
• Senators from both parties expressed frustration with Roblox's responses
• The hearing featured testimony from parents of children who had been exploited on the platform
• Law enforcement officials testified about the difficulty of investigating crimes on the platform
• The hearing resulted in bipartisan interest in legislation specifically targeting platforms like Roblox

Australian Government Demands (2026)

In March 2026, the Australian government demanded Roblox take immediate action regarding child safety:

• The Australian eSafety Commissioner issued a formal notice requiring Roblox to implement specific safety measures for Australian users
• Australian lawmakers referenced the U.S. state AG actions as evidence of a global pattern of child safety failures
• The Australian government threatened to block Roblox in Australia if specific compliance requirements were not met within 90 days
• This represented the first instance of a national government threatening to restrict access to the platform entirely

International Legal Actions

European Union

• The European Commission initiated proceedings against Roblox under the Digital Services Act (DSA) in late 2025, examining whether the platform's content moderation and child safety practices met the DSA's stringent requirements
• Roblox faced potential fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover under the DSA for systematic violations

United Kingdom

• The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) opened an investigation into Roblox's data processing practices involving children, with particular focus on compliance with the UK GDPR and the Age Appropriate Design Code
• The investigation was reportedly examining whether Roblox's data collection was proportionate and whether age verification measures were adequate

South Korea

• South Korean authorities issued warnings to Roblox regarding compliance with the country's Game Industry Promotion Act and personal information protection laws
• The South Korean investigation focused on whether Roblox's virtual economy constituted an unlicensed gambling operation under Korean law

Timeline of Legal Actions

Financial Exposure Summary

Note: These estimates reflect potential maximum exposure and do not account for insurance recovery, settlement discounts, or successful defense outcomes. Actual financial impact may differ materially.

Key Takeaways

1. The legal walls are closing in — Roblox faces enforcement actions from multiple state AGs, federal regulators, and international authorities simultaneously
2. Child safety is the central issue — The majority of legal actions, directly or indirectly, relate to the platform's failure to protect minor users
3. Securities exposure is growing — The gap between Roblox's public statements and internal reality has created significant securities fraud liability
4. The child labor claims are novel — The Dolman Law Group suit represents an entirely new category of legal risk that could reshape how the platform compensates minor developers
5. International pressure is mounting — The EU, UK, Australia, and South Korea are all pursuing actions that could result in restrictions on Roblox's global operations
6. Settlement may be inevitable — The volume and severity of legal threats may ultimately force Roblox into a comprehensive global settlement that fundamentally restructures the platform

Last updated: August 2026

This document is part of the Roblox Investigation Series. Sources include court filings, press releases from state attorneys general, SEC filings, investigative journalism, and public statements from involved parties.