Louisiana and Kentucky previously filed lawsuits against Roblox, accusing it of failing to keep children safe on the massively popular game.

A father's lawsuit against the online gaming platform Roblox will remain in the public eye after a judge denied the company's bid for private arbitration.

"It was the first time that a court ... analyzed the application of ending forced arbitration in a situation like this," said Pat Huyett, a partner at Anapol Weiss who is representing plaintiffs in litigation against Roblox.

Roblox CEO David Baszucki defends the gaming platform's child safety protections amid mounting lawsuits and explained what tools are being implemented to keep bad actors away.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned last month that Roblox had become a popular target for pedophiles seeking to groom children. Predators often use “Robux”, the in-game currency, as a “trade”, or a way to bribe minors into sending explicit images.

The final reason Roblox is everywhere: it's polarizing. The stock has more than doubled in 2025 and now trades at 19 times sales -- a multiple that assumes near-flawless execution. Yet Roblox remains unprofitable, with costs for infrastructure, developer payouts, and safety investments continuing to weigh on margins.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the lawsuit against Roblox for "flagrantly ignoring state and federal online safety laws..."

The guardian of a 14-year-old boy from Bucks County says the child was targeted by a male predator who posed as a fellow child through the app.

Half of the U.S. population under the age of 16 are playing Roblox. Here's how to keep your kids safe on the platform.