MDL Track
MDL 3166
W.D. Wash.
Roblox platform design, predatory monetization, and child safety
Consumer Tech · Roblox MDL 3166 litigation — recently consolidated MDL (W.D. Wash.). Plaintiffs allege Roblox Corporation's platform design exploits minors through predatory virtual-currency monetization (Robux), addictive engagement mechanics, and inadequate child-safety controls enabling grooming and unsafe social interactions.
Defendant
Roblox Corporation
MDL / Track
MDL 3166
W.D. Wash.
Judge
Chief Judge Richard Seeborg
Plaintiffs
~138 pending (132 per JPML March 2, 2026 report, plus ~6 new filings tracked since)
Bellwether / Trial
No verdicts yet
Settlement Status
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Case overview
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated federal child sexual exploitation claims against Roblox Corporation into MDL No. 3166 on December 12, 2025, before Judge Richard Seeborg in the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs allege minors were targeted, groomed, and sexually exploited by predators who exploited Roblox's chat features, weak age verification, and inadequate moderation to initiate contact and move victims to off-platform channels. Roblox denies liability and points to its Sentinel AI system, which generated approximately 1,200 reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the first half of 2025.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs allege Roblox's platform architecture created foreseeable conditions for predation: open chat systems with bypassable text filters allowed adults to contact children in games designed for young users; weak age verification permitted adults to masquerade as peers using child-presenting avatars; and design features facilitated migration of grooming conversations to private channels where exploitation escalated. The lawsuits reference user-created "condo games"—experiences designed to evade moderation featuring explicit sexual roleplay—as evidence of systemic safety failures.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
MDL 3166 is in active pretrial management before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg in the Northern District of California. A settlement master was appointed June 22, 2026, and a case management conference is scheduled for August 24, 2026. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed suit August 10, 2026, alleging investor deception over child safety protections, and separately moved to lead a class action in the MDL.
MDL Track
MDL 3166
W.D. Wash.
Roblox platform design, predatory monetization, and child safety
State Court Activity
Active AG litigation in Louisiana, Kentucky, Florida, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Los Angeles County; California state cases consolidated into JCCP in Los Angeles April 17, 2026; Iowa court denied Roblox's motion to dismiss
MDL 3166 Leadership
Plaintiff Leadership
Co-Lead Counsel
Executive Committee
Devin Bolton
Weitz & Luxenberg
David Buchanan
Seeger Weiss
Martin Gould
Gould Grieco & Hensley
Melissa Hague
The Joel Bieber Firm
Ty Hudson
Wagstaff & Cartmell
Joe Masterman
Cooper Masterman
Kelly McNabb
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Executive Committee Development Counsel
Madeline Pendley
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa
Geographic exposure
Platform reports 111 million+ daily active users globally with significant U.S. minor user base. Exposure period: approximately 2017-present for claims involving grooming, sexual exploitation, sextortion, or predator contact initiated on platform. Three state AG settlements (Nevada, Alabama, West Virginia) total $35.8 million paid to state governments for youth safety programs — zero dollars to individual victims. No MDL-wide settlement fund exists; families must file individual civil actions. Multiple states have extended or revived SOL windows for childhood sexual abuse claims; intake teams should verify state-specific deadlines immediately.
MDL 3166 centralized in N.D. Cal. before Judge Richard Seeborg (Case No. 25-md-03166-RS). 162 federal actions pending as of June 2026. California state cases consolidated into Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding (JCCP) in Los Angeles, ordered April 17, 2026. Los Angeles County filed separate suit February 2026 alleging platform failed to protect children from predators.
Active AG lawsuit filed August 2025 by AG Liz Murrill — first state to sue. Allegations include platform became place where predators could 'thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids.'
Active AG lawsuit filed November 2025 by AG Ken Paxton. Accuses Roblox of deceiving parents about actual safety protections. Remains unsettled as of mid-2026.
Active AG lawsuit filed October 2025 by AG Russell Coleman. Pending litigation as of July 2026.
Active AG lawsuit filed December 2025 by AG Uthmeier. Investigation and litigation ongoing.
Active AG lawsuit filed January 2026 by AG Brenna Bird. Court denied Roblox's motion to dismiss — court found state allegations legally sufficient to survive early challenge.
Active AG lawsuit. Pending as of June 2026.
Active AG lawsuit filed March 2026. Added to active state litigation docket.
Active AG lawsuit names Discord as co-defendant alongside Roblox. Filed 2026.
Settled April 2026 for ~$12 million ($10M to non-digital youth programs plus safety/injunctive terms requiring mandatory age verification, restricted adult-to-child chat, default safe settings for users under 16). Funds directed to state government — no individual victim compensation.
Key defendants
Roblox Corporation
Role: Platform Operator
Sole defendant in MDL 3166 child exploitation cases before Judge Seeborg. Facing individual suits in N.D. Cal. (3:25-cv-08595, 3:25-cv-07192-JCS) and Florida state enforcement action (Baker County, 8th Judicial Circuit). Core exposure: negligent platform design enabling predator access, failure to verify user ages, and inadequate content moderation. Defense strategy emphasizes Section 230 and ordinary duty of care arguments; recent rulings in gambling MDL (3:23-cv-04146-VC) under Judge Chhabria do not control MDL 3166.
| Defendant | Role | Intelligence Note |
|---|---|---|
| Roblox Corporation | Platform Operator | Sole defendant in MDL 3166 child exploitation cases before Judge Seeborg. Facing individual suits in N.D. Cal. (3:25-cv-08595, 3:25-cv-07192-JCS) and Florida state enforcement action (Baker County, 8th Judicial Circuit). Core exposure: negligent platform design enabling predator access, failure to verify user ages, and inadequate content moderation. Defense strategy emphasizes Section 230 and ordinary duty of care arguments; recent rulings in gambling MDL (3:23-cv-04146-VC) under Judge Chhabria do not control MDL 3166. |
Timeline
First Child Predator Lawsuits Filed
Initial lawsuits alleging Roblox connected children with sexual predators through platform social features. Cases framed platform design choices as enabling abuse.
Louisiana AG First State Suit Filed
Louisiana Attorney General files first state lawsuit against Roblox, alleging platform served as vehicle for sexual predators. Triggered cascade of state actions.
MDL Consolidation Petition Filed
Plaintiffs file petition with U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation seeking consolidation of federal child exploitation cases.
MDL No. 3166 Established
JPML grants consolidation petition, establishing In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3166, before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg in N.D. Cal. Initial order consolidates 31 federal actions from 12 districts.
$35.8 Million State Settlements Reached
Roblox settles with three states for combined $35.8 million over child safety failures. Alabama ($12.2M), West Virginia ($11M), and Nevada settlements announced.
MDL Reaches 170 Pending Cases
JPML July 1, 2026 report shows MDL No. 3166 holds 170 pending actions, up from 148 in April 2026. Discovery ongoing.
Case Management Conference Scheduled
Chief Judge Seeborg schedules case management conference in MDL No. 3166 to review discovery progress. Bellwether trials anticipated late 2026.
Statute of limitations
MDL 3166 (In re: Roblox Corp. Child Sexual Exploitation Litigation) before Judge Richard Seeborg, N.D. Cal. Federal preemption defenses likely under Section 230; tolling may apply for minors under federal equitable doctrines. Coordinate with MDL leadership on case-specific SOL issues. Exclude all gambling/Colvin/Satozuki matters per guidance.
California
Until plaintiff turns 40 for childhood sexual abuse claims
Rule: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.1; AB 218 (2019) revived claims through Dec. 31, 2024
Discovery: Delayed discovery applies for repressed memory under § 340.1(c)
AB 218 revival window closed Dec. 31, 2024. New filings must satisfy standard SOL or delayed discovery. MDL 3166 consolidated before Judge Richard Seeborg, N.D. Cal.
Texas
30 years from date of offense for child sexual abuse
Rule: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.0045
No revival statute. SOL runs from date of offense, not discovery.
Florida
7 years after reaching majority (age 25) for intentional torts; 4 years for negligence
Rule: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(7) for intentional torts; § 95.11(3)(a) for negligence
Discovery: Delayed discovery for repressed memory under § 95.11(7)
HB 199 (2020) eliminated SOL prospectively only; no retroactive revival. Claims accruing after July 1, 2020 have no SOL.
New York
Until age 55 for child sexual abuse claims; 3 years for negligence
Rule: N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213-c; Child Victims Act revived claims through Aug. 14, 2021
Discovery: Delayed discovery for repressed memory
CVA revival closed Aug. 14, 2021; Adult Survivors Act revival closed Nov. 24, 2024. New filings must satisfy standard SOL.
Pennsylvania
Until age 30 for child sexual abuse claims
Rule: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5533(b.1); Act 87 (2019)
Discovery: Delayed discovery for repressed memory
Act 87 revival window closed Sept. 30, 2021. New filings must satisfy standard SOL or delayed discovery.
Illinois
20 years from date of discovery for child sexual abuse
Rule: 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202.2
Discovery: Discovery-based accrual upon reasonable discovery of injury and abuse
No revival statute. Discovery-based accrual provides flexibility for latent trauma claims.
Ohio
12 years from date of offense for child sexual abuse
Rule: Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.111(C)
Discovery: Delayed discovery for repressed memory under § 2305.111(C)(2)
H.B. 266 (2023) 30-day revival window July 1-30, 2023 closed. New filings must satisfy standard SOL.
| State | SOL | Rule | Discovery Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Until plaintiff turns 40 for childhood sexual abuse claims | Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.1; AB 218 (2019) revived claims through Dec. 31, 2024 | Delayed discovery applies for repressed memory under § 340.1(c) | AB 218 revival window closed Dec. 31, 2024. New filings must satisfy standard SOL or delayed discovery. MDL 3166 consolidated before Judge Richard Seeborg, N.D. Cal. |
| Texas | 30 years from date of offense for child sexual abuse | Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.0045 | — | No revival statute. SOL runs from date of offense, not discovery. |
| Florida | 7 years after reaching majority (age 25) for intentional torts; 4 years for negligence | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(7) for intentional torts; § 95.11(3)(a) for negligence | Delayed discovery for repressed memory under § 95.11(7) | HB 199 (2020) eliminated SOL prospectively only; no retroactive revival. Claims accruing after July 1, 2020 have no SOL. |
| New York | Until age 55 for child sexual abuse claims; 3 years for negligence | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213-c; Child Victims Act revived claims through Aug. 14, 2021 | Delayed discovery for repressed memory | CVA revival closed Aug. 14, 2021; Adult Survivors Act revival closed Nov. 24, 2024. New filings must satisfy standard SOL. |
| Pennsylvania | Until age 30 for child sexual abuse claims | 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5533(b.1); Act 87 (2019) | Delayed discovery for repressed memory | Act 87 revival window closed Sept. 30, 2021. New filings must satisfy standard SOL or delayed discovery. |
| Illinois | 20 years from date of discovery for child sexual abuse | 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202.2 | Discovery-based accrual upon reasonable discovery of injury and abuse | No revival statute. Discovery-based accrual provides flexibility for latent trauma claims. |
| Ohio | 12 years from date of offense for child sexual abuse | Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.111(C) | Delayed discovery for repressed memory under § 2305.111(C)(2) | H.B. 266 (2023) 30-day revival window July 1-30, 2023 closed. New filings must satisfy standard SOL. |
Live intelligence
AI litigation brief
Roblox remains early-stage / recently consolidated with 257 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
MDL 3166 is in active pretrial management before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg in the Northern District of California. A settlement master was appointed June 22, 2026, and a case management conference is scheduled for August 24, 2026. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed suit August 10, 2026, alleging investor deception over child safety protections, and separately moved to lead a class action in the MDL.
Key developments
Trajectory
Court filings and press coverage are both active in MDL 3166, pointing to sustained litigation pressure rather than a one-off headline cycle. 5 live sources are contributing current context.
Editorial intelligence
MDL 3166 should stay on the lead docket watch because it is the primary consolidation vehicle for Roblox.
Generated Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
257 events detected
Google News (255)
Ohio suing Roblox: State claims video game misled investors about safety protections - FOX 8 News
Ohio Attorney General files motion to lead class-action lawsuit against Roblox - 10TV
Ohio Attorney General seeks lead role in suit accusing Roblox of child-safety deception - WTOL
Ohio A.G. goes after Roblox - Marysville Journal Tribune
Ohio AG seeks to lead class-action lawsuit against Roblox - Peak of Ohio
Ohio looks to file class-action lawsuit against Roblox - Spectrum News 13
Ohio AG Moves to Lead Roblox Class Action Over Child-Safety Claims, Citing $21.5 Million Pension Loss - finance.biggo.com
Ohio suing Roblox: State claims video game misled investors about safety protections - NBC4 WCMH-TV
Ohio AG seeks to be lead plaintiff in Roblox case - WKBN.com
Ohio Attorney General seeks to lead lawsuit against Roblox over alleged child-safety deception - WTOL
Ohio AG wants to lead class-action lawsuit against Roblox - FOX19 | Cincinnati
Child safety Roblox lawsuit: Ohio AG office seeks to be lead-plaintiff in case - WTRF
Close Up: Iowa lawsuit against Roblox and child online safety - KCCI
Trial date set for Iowa lawsuit against Roblox - KTTC | Rochester, MN
Trial scheduled for Iowa’s lawsuit against Roblox - KWQC
Trial date set for Iowa's lawsuit against Roblox for next year - Yahoo News Canada
Amid child safety lawsuits, Roblox says it 'continues' to push toward a standard for digital safety - Game Developer
Roblox Sued in 11 States as Settlements Hit $54M [2026] - tech-insider.org
Oregon lawsuit accuses Roblox of allowing child predator to groom 9-year-old girl - KGW
Lawsuit claims predator groomed 8-year-old Oregon girl on Roblox - KOIN.com
Roblox has been hit with another lawsuit in Oregon over grooming allegations - Massively Overpowered
Roblox Faces Two New Lawsuits Over Alleged Child Grooming | Outlook Respawn - Outlook Respawn
Parent PSA: 'Roblox' game faces lawsuit - Redwood News
New lawsuit filed against Roblox alleges Oregon girl groomed through in-game chat - KPTV
Two new lawsuits accuse Roblox of failing to protect girls from online predators - Pocket Gamer.biz
Two more child predator lawsuits filed against Roblox, with one also naming Snap - GamesBeat
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Roblox Corporation - GlobeNewswire
Is There a Lawsuit Against Roblox? 2026 Guide - LawFold.com
Roblox Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: Key Facts for 2026 - LawFold.com
The Bull Case For Roblox (RBLX) Could Change Following Lawsuits Over Safety Disclosures And Q2 Earnings - simplywall.st
ROSEN, HIGHLY RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Roblox Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – RBLX - Macau Business
RBLX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Roblox Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm - GlobeNewswire
PIL targets Roblox, online games over child safety, court seeks Centre’s response - The Indian Express
RBLX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Roblox Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit - PR Newswire
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Roblox Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - RBLX - PR Newswire
'Exposing Minors To Sexual Grooming': Allahabad High Court Issues Notices On PIL Seeking Ban On 'Roblox', ... - Live Law
ROBLOX CORPORATION (RBLX) SHAREHOLDER ALERT Bernstein - GlobeNewswire
RBLX INVESTOR NOTICE: Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit- HBSS - PR Newswire
Iya Villania explains why she banned Roblox for her children - GMA Network
RBLX INVESTOR DEADLINE: Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit – Company Announcement - FT.com - Financial Times
RBLX INVESTOR DEADLINE: Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit - PR Newswire
ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Roblox - GlobeNewswire
FinancialContent - INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Roblox Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – RBLX - FinancialContent
Bucks County Expands Its Child-Safety Lawsuit to Roblox, Discord and X - Lower Bucks Times
Roblox faces potential ban in Philippines over child safety - MSN
Hagens Berman Alerts Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Investors to - GlobeNewswire
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Investors with Substantial Losses - GlobeNewswire
‘My six-year-old was addicted to Roblox. It’s a glaring omission from ban’ - The Independent
‘My six-year-olds became addicted to Roblox. It’s a glaring omission from Starmer’s social media ban’ - The Independent
Roblox ban a last resort amid PH child safety concerns — CICC - MSN
Roblox predator pleads guilty to sexually abusing West Des Moines teen - The Des Moines Register
On Roblox, Pinoy kids preyed on by violent extremists - PCIJ.org
Pre-market Movement | Roblox Faces a Class-action Lawsuit for Securities Fraud - 富途牛牛
RBLX SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Notifies Roblox (RBLX) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 7, 2026 - PR Newswire
Roblox (RBLX) Stock May Be 47% Undervalued On Arkansas Lawsuit Risk - simplywall.st
RBLX DEADLINE ALERT: Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Roblox Class Action Lawsuit - PR Newswire
RBLX DEADLINE ALERT: Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Roblox Class Action Lawsuit – Company Announcement - FT.com - Financial Times
ROBLOX CORPORATION INVESTORS WITH LOSSES HAVE UNTIL AUGUST - GlobeNewswire
Senate to probe Roblox, gaming platforms’ role in youth safety on July 1 - ABS-CBN
RBLX INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Notifies Roblox (RBLX) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 7, 2026 - TMX Newsfile
Judge scrutinizes online consent records in Roblox addiction case - Daily Journal
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Faces Securities Class Action Amid Surprise Age Verification Impact, $6.7 Billion Market Cap Wiped Out - HBBS - TradingView
NYSE: RBLX Lawsuit Notice: Investors who lost money with Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) shares should contact the Shareholders Foundation - Newswire.com
ROSEN, REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Roblox - GlobeNewswire
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Roblox Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm - The Malone Telegram
RBLX UPCOMING DEADLINE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Notifies Roblox (RBLX) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 7, 2026 - TMX Newsfile
Roblox (RBLX) Faces Lawsuit Pressure, Is The Valuation Gap Telling The Right Story? - simplywall.st
ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Roblox Corporation - GlobeNewswire
Arkansas Attorney General sues Snapchat, Roblox & Discord over child exploitation concerns - MySaline
Dolman Law Group Files Class Action Against Roblox, Alleging Child Labor Exploitation - The Malone Telegram
Roblox Lawsuit Puts Rare Scrutiny on Alleged Digital Child Labor - Bloomberg Law News
ROBLOX Just Randomly Permanently Banned Me.... - YouTube
IN THE KNOW: GoreBox, Roblox and why the concern - Inquirer.net
State sues Roblox and Discord - thecabin.net
Benton County Sheriff's Office and Rogers mom weigh in on Roblox safety issues amid lawsuit - 5newsonline.com
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Faces Securities Class Action Amid Surprise Age Verification Impact, $6.7 Billion Market Cap Wiped Out - HBBS – Company Announcement - FT.com - Financial Times
Arkansas AG sues Roblox, Discord over alleged child safety risks - Stuttgart Daily Leader
RBLX DEADLINE ALERT: Roblox Corporation Investors with - GlobeNewswire
Roblox lawsuit sparks safety concerns - 5newsonline.com
Australia’s A$49.5M Gaming Safety Law: Steam, Roblox & Fortnite [2026] - tech-insider.org
Arkansas lawsuit links Roblox, Discord as ‘two-stage predatory pipeline’ - Biometric Update
Arkansas sues Roblox and Discord over child safety - Axios
Roblox (RBLX) Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Organic Growth Claims - Yahoo Finance
Arkansas Attorney General suing Discord and Roblox - KHBS
RBLX Shareholder Alert: Roblox Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors Should Contact The Gross Law Firm - Morningstar
Arkansas suing Roblox - 5newsonline.com
Parents react as Arkansas sues Roblox, Discord over child safety concerns – KLRT - FOX16.com
Arkansas AG suing Roblox, Discord - KNWA FOX24
Arkansas Sues Roblox and Discord Over Child Safety Concerns (1) - Bloomberg Law News
Arkansas announces lawsuit against Roblox and Discord | Here's why - thv11.com
Attorney General Griffin Sues Roblox and Discord for Knowingly Profiting from Putting Children at Risk - Arkansas Attorney General (.gov)
Arkansas AG sues Roblox, Discord for putting kids at risk online - Newstalk KZRG
Arkansas sues Roblox, Discord over child safety, predator risks - kjnbtv.com
Arkansas sues Roblox, Discord over child exploitation claims - KTLO
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Sues Roblox, Discord Over Child Safety Allegations - Deltaplex News
Arkansas attorney general’s lawsuit says gaming platform Roblox, messaging service Discord put children at risk from sexual predators - Magnolia Banner News
Arkansas attorney general’s lawsuit says gaming platform Roblox, messaging service Discord put children at risk from sexual predators - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Attorney General Sues Roblox And Discord Over Child Safety Allegations - Arkansas Radio
Arkansas Sues Roblox and Discord for Profiting from Putting Children at Risk - NEA Report
Arkansas files lawsuit against Roblox and Discord - thv11.com
Arkansas joins lawsuit against Roblox and Discord over safety concerns - thv11.com
Parents react as Arkansas sues Roblox, Discord over child safety concerns - FOX16.com
Arkansas sues Roblox and Discord, accusing platforms of putting children at risk - Arkansas Advocate
Arkansas attorney general files lawsuit against Roblox, Discord | Here's why - thv11.com
Arkansas AG sues Roblox, Discord over child safety - KARK
Arkansas attorney general sues Roblox, Discord over alleged child safety failures - Pine Bluff Commercial
AG Tim Griffin announces lawsuit against Roblox and Discord - KATV
Arkansas attorney general sues Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
Arkansas attorney general’s lawsuit says gaming platform Roblox, messaging service Discord put children at risk from sexual predators - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas attorney general sues Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns - Action News 5
Is social media facing a child safety reckoning? (RBLX:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha
RBLX INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit - Business Wire
Roblox lawsuit - LAist
Roblox returns to Russia after 63,000 children write protest letters - Deseret News
RBLX EQUITY ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Notifies Roblox (RBLX) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 7, 2026 - Morningstar
RBLX DEADLINE NOTICE: Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Roblox Class Action Lawsuit – Company Announcement - FT.com - Financial Times
RBLX DEADLINE NOTICE: Roblox Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Roblox Class Action Lawsuit - PR Newswire
Türkiye lifts Roblox ban after nearly two years - Türkiye Today
FOX23 Investigates: Oklahoma AG sues Roblox, alleging platform fails to adequately protect children from predators - fox23.com
Can Roblox Corp (RBLX) Exceed Bookings Target After Russia Ban Reversal? - Yahoo Finance
Türkiye lifts Roblox ban after nearly 2 years - Türkiye Today
Roblox updates safety features ahead of Keir Starmer's social media ban for kids - Daily Express
Roblox cautions against going 'overboard' with online bans for young people - Sky News
Dave Baszucki on Roblox, Teen Entrepreneurs, and the Future of Play (Ep. 280) - Conversations with Tyler
ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Roblox - GlobeNewswire
Are Roblox's new child safety measures enough? Trial lawyer says the platform is ‘clearly in trouble’ - Fox Business
The Gross Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 7, 2026 in Roblox Corporation Lawsuit - RBLX - PR Newswire
Florida sues TikTok, these 3 other tech giants over child safety - The Palm Beach Post
Will Roblox be banned for under 16s in the UK? What parents need to know - MadeForMums
Roblox rolls out new child accounts worldwide with stricter safety controls - Gulf News
RBLX Court Deadline: Roblox Corporation Investors are Notified of the Important August 7 Deadline in the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit - PR Newswire
Amid Roblox Lawsuit and Rising Threats, ICAC Offers Free Gaming Safety Webinar for Parents - longmontleader.com
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Faces Securities Class Action - GlobeNewswire
How old are you really? Inside Roblox’s new campaign to verify user ages - NBC News
Roblox says “chat will remain off in the majority of the Middle East" until Arabic moderation matures - Pocket Gamer.biz
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Roblox Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm - Carroll County Mirror-Democrat
Roblox Corp. Shs A Cert Deposito Arg Repr 0.5 Sh A Trade Ideas — BCBA:RBLX.CI - TradingView
Family Is Suing Roblox After Alleging the Platform Failed to Protect Their Daughter, 11, from Man Posing as Teen Boy - People.com
UK Considers Banning Kids From Voice Chat in Roblox and Fortnite - games.gg
RBLX Breaking News: Roblox Corporation Sued for Securities Fraud - The National Law Review
RBLX Breaking News: Roblox Corporation Sued for Securities Fraud after Age Verification Rollout Leads to 18% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law - marketscreener.com
Las Vegas Parents Sue Roblox After Predator Contacted 11-Year-Old Daughter Through Gaming Platform - 102.7 Coyote Country
Las Vegas Family Sues Roblox Over Alleged Grooming Of 11‑Year‑Old - Hoodline
Russia Lifts Roblox Ban After Mass Protest Letters - Tempo.co English
UK looks to ban children from using voice chat in games like Roblox and Fortnite - Niche Gamer
Russia Lifts Roblox Ban After Six Months - The Asia Business Daily - 아시아경제
County, District Attorney Expands Youth Safety Lawsuit Against Major Tech Firms - NewtownPANow.com
Russia Lifts Roblox Ban After Six Months - 아시아경제
RBLX SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Notifies Roblox (RBLX) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 7, 2026 - TMX Newsfile
RBLX Stockholder Alert: Shareholder Rights Law Firm Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Roblox Corporation - PR Newswire
Russia lifts Roblox ban after it ensures safety measures: Report | 'Received 63,000 letters from kids after ban' | Inshorts - Inshorts
Russia Lifts Roblox Ban Following Widespread Backlash From Minors - News of Bahrain
Russia lifts ban on Roblox - Pocket Gamer.biz
Kremlin hails Roblox’s decision to comply with Russian law after ban on gaming platform lifted - Новая газета Европа
Russia flip-flops on Roblox gaming ban after outcry by children - TVP World
Russia unblocks Roblox after widespread child anger - Free Malaysia Today
Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban - South China Morning Post
Lawsuit alleges Roblox enabled grooming, exploitation of 11-year-old - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Roblox Russia Ban Lifted: Platform Accepted LGBT Content Rules to Return - Tech Times
Russia lifts Roblox ban following public backlash - Latest news from Azerbaijan
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch - BBC
'Never in our wildest dreams': Las Vegas parents sue Roblox after child targeted - ktnv.com
Russia Lifts Ban on Roblox Following New Safety Measures - Devdiscourse
ROBLOX CORPORATION (RBLX) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With - GlobeNewswire
Russia has lifted its ban on Roblox. - The Verge
Russia Backs Down on Roblox Ban After Children's Complaints - The Moscow Times
Russia lifts Roblox ban, Interfax reports - Reuters
Roblox wants deluge of child sex abuse cases moved out of court - The Indiana Lawyer
Thousands of kids force Putin to back down over Roblox ban - Metro.co.uk
Roblox Wants Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Settled Out Of Court - Insider Gaming
Russia Lifts Ban on Roblox After Compliance With Local Laws - Global Banking & Finance Review
Rosen Law Firm Urges Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights - Business Wire
Bucks County DA expands lawsuit against social media platforms to include Roblox, Discord and X - WGAL
Roblox Shares Rise on Report Russia May Unblock Gaming Platform - Bloomberg.com
63,000 Russian Children Successfully Petition Kremlin to Overturn Roblox Platform Ban - UNITED24 Media
Russian ministry requests lifting of Roblox ban - Reuters
Roblox Shares Jump 5.37% After Russia Agencies Seek Ban Reversal - TradingView
Russia’s Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying the platform has agreed to meet government requirements - Meduza
Russia’s Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying the platform has agreed to meet government requirements - Meduza — Новости
Russia Moves to Lift Roblox Ban Amid Safety Assurances - Devdiscourse
RBLX INVESTOR ALERT: Roblox Corporation Investors with - GlobeNewswire
Bucks County DA sues X, Roblox, other social media companies, alleges they fail to protect kids from exploitation - WFMZ.com
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan targets Roblox, Discord, X in child safety lawsuit against social media companies - 6abc Philadelphia
Bucks County DA sues creators of Roblox, saying the game creates loopholes for predators to exploit kids - Inquirer.com
Bucks County DA Expands Federal Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants - Bucks County (.gov)
Roblox to serve ads to users under 13 - Performance Marketing World
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan adds Roblox, Discord, X to lawsuit against social media companies - 6abc Philadelphia
Bucks County adds X, Roblox to lawsuit targeting social media giants - PhillyBurbs
Roblox Ban in Russia Sparks Protest - games.gg
Bucks County adds X, Roblox, Discord to federal lawsuit against tech companies over child safety - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Bucks DA expands child protection lawsuit against tech giants to include X, Meta and Roblox - Audacy
Bucks County DA adds gamping app Roblox to social media lawsuit - CBS News
Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Roblox Corporation Class Action Lawsuit - Business Wire
Lawsuit filed against Roblox for misleading growth prospects, stock drops 18% in one day - Pluang
'Built on child labor': Roblox hit with class action after 13-year-old says he worked 40-hour weeks for free - Yahoo Finance
Sheriff warns the child predators are already inside homes — and says platforms like Roblox aren’t doing anything - New York Post
The UK government is considering banning children from speaking to strangers in games like Fortnite and Roblox - PC Gamer
Kentucky Attorney General warns of dangers of child cell phone access amid Roblox lawsuit - Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)
US federal judge approves settlement with gambling sites in Roblox litigation - MLex
Kentucky Attorney General warns of dangers of child cell phone access amid Roblox lawsuit - FOX 56 News
Sir Sadiq Khan backs Roblox ban for under-16s in London - شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
States Launch Roblox Investigations, Lawsuits - State Affairs
In the United Kingdom, children may be banned from communicating with strangers in Roblox, Minecraft, and other online games - WN Hub
Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft could be impacted by UK government ban to stop children talking to strangers - Radio Times
The UK is considering a regulation that would ban children from talking to strangers on Fortnite and Roblox. - GIGAZINE
UK considering banning kids from speaking to strangers in Fortnite and Roblox - Metro.co.uk
Kentucky lawsuit gains momentum as more states target Roblox - FOX 56 News
Popular Roblox game no fun for Georgia parents, elected officials - AJC.com
Tennessee attorney general files lawsuit against Roblox, citing child safety concerns - MSN
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita On Roblox Lawsuit Darren Jones (IR6Ly0O69n) - Mshale
CT launches investigation into Roblox, with focus on child safety - CT Mirror
Lawsuits accuse Roblox of endangering children and deceiving parents | News | swoknews.com - The Lawton Constitution
Parents sue Roblox over alleged failures to protect children from explicit content - Mashable
Roblox child safety crisis: what South African parents need to know - Nuusflits
US Groups Urge Investigation into Roblox Over Child Safety and Spending Concerns - Interim Report - dars.gov.et
Roblox likely can't force arbitration after failures to dismiss US child-safety lawsuit - MLex
Roblox faces child safety backlash as regulators push reforms - MSN
Advocates push FTC to probe Roblox over child exploitation risks - MSN
Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users - The Texas Tribune
Why Child Safety Lawsuits Are Targeting Popular Gaming Spaces - Analytics Insight
Roblox Ban Urged Despite Chat Block - News of Bahrain
Roblox faces renewed scrutiny as child safety advocates urge FTC investigation - CBS News
Major change comes to Roblox - Kids News
Age checks for kids: Roblox tightens parental controls in NZ, but are they enough? - NZ Herald
Children’s advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate Roblox - The Hill
US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing - Reuters
Exclusive: Advocacy groups file complaint against Roblox, alleging its manipulative design puts kids at risk - Fortune
TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says - Reuters
US watchdog FTC urged to probe Roblox over child safety and spending claims - BBC
Oklahoma AG files lawsuit against Roblox - fox23.com
A Closer Look at MDL 3166 and Claims Over Youth Platform Harm - Technology Org
Oklahoma lawsuit says Roblox safety failures were ‘intentional’ despite age checks - Biometric Update
Oklahoma family files lawsuit against Roblox, calls it a ‘hunting ground’ for child sex predators - MSN
Inside the pay-to-play world of Roblox targeting children - The University of Sydney
6 Things to Know: Richard Glossip, Roblox Lawsuit - News On 6
‘Nearly every kid had been scammed’: Inside Roblox’s predatory economy for children - Stuff
Roblox loses bid to dismiss Iowa consumer fraud lawsuit - KIMT
Oklahoma AG files lawsuit against Roblox - 102.3 KRMG
Oklahoma Attorney General files lawsuit against Roblox - KFOR.com
Oklahoma sues Roblox, AG claims online game 'exploited minors' - KUSA.com
Oklahoma AG sues Roblox over child safety failures - qz.com
Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond sues Roblox over child safety allegations - News On 6
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns - CBS News
Oklahoma AG Drummond sues Roblox, claims platform put profits over child safety - KOKH
Roblox must face Iowa consumer fraud claims - Courthouse News
Oklahoma attorney general sues Roblox over child safety concerns - KSWO 7News
Iowa AG celebrates win in legal battle against Roblox, consumer fraud lawsuit allowed to continue - weareiowa.com
Drummond sues Roblox, claims it exploits children - News 9
Iowa lawsuit against Roblox advances in court - KCCI
Death of Indiana teen prompts suit against Roblox, Discord after she was lured to Ohio - WKRC
Death of Indiana teen prompts lawsuit against Roblox after she was lured by Ohio man: docs - WKRC
Iowa’s child safety lawsuit against Roblox to proceed after recent court ruling - WHO13.com
Iowa AG’s lawsuit against Roblox moves forward - KCRG
Roblox should be banned - Columbia Star
Drummond files lawsuit against Roblox for endangering children and deceiving parents - oklahoma.gov
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Order Appointing Settlement Master
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The Court appoints Thomas J. Perrelli as Settlement Master to facilitate settlement discussions among all parties in this MDL, with no objections received.
Stipulation re: Revised Schedule for Motions to Compel Arbitration
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The parties stipulate to a revised briefing schedule for motions to compel arbitration in the Roblox MDL.
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MDL 3166 is in active pretrial management before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg in the Northern District of California. A settlement master was appointed June 22, 2026, and a case management conference is scheduled for August 24, 2026. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed suit August 10, 2026, alleging investor deception over child safety protections, and separately moved to lead a class action in the MDL.
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Case Management Orders court filing on Jun 22: Order Appointing Settlement Master. ‖ FOX 8 News news on Aug 11: Ohio suing Roblox: State claims video game misled investors about safety protections - FOX 8 News.
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