February 19, 2026
The County of Los Angeles announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against social media gaming platform Roblox alleging that the platform failed to protect children from predatory behavior. The lawsuit alleges that while Roblox markets itself as a safe digital space for creativity, it is in reality an unsafe online environment that has become a breeding ground for predators.
The lawsuit alleges that children in Los Angeles County have been repeatedly exposed to sexually explicit content, exploitation, and grooming on Roblox because the company chooses to put corporate profit over the safety of children. The lawsuit further alleges that Roblox has failed to implement effective moderation or age verification systems, despite repeated public assurances that its platform is safe for kids.
“This lawsuit is about protecting children from online predators and inappropriate content,” said Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “Roblox has a responsibility to keep kids safe, but instead it has allowed its platform to become a place where children can be exposed to grooming and exploitation. Los Angeles County is taking action to hold the company accountable and demand real safeguards.”
Roblox primarily serves and markets to children. As of late October 2025, the company has reported over 151 million daily active users, and over 380 million monthly users, and it is one of the largest children’s gaming platforms in the world. Over 40 percent of users are reported to be under the age of 13, and according to the company’s own surveys, nearly 75 percent of all children within the U.S. between the ages 9 to 12 play Roblox regularly.
The lawsuit was filed by County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison on behalf of the People of the State of California. ‘This is not about a minor lapse in safety. It is about a company that gives pedophiles powerful tools to prey on innocent and unsuspecting children,” said County Counsel Harrison. “The trauma that results is horrific, from grooming, to exploitation, to actual assault. This needs to stop,” added Harrison.
Roblox has failed to implement adequate platform safety features to prevent child endangerment and exploitation by predators. Specifically, Roblox has not effectively moderated game content or enforced age-appropriate restrictions and warnings established by the creators, allowing the predatory and inappropriate language and interactions between users to persist. Roblox has failed to disclose the dangers of its platform to children, including the high volume of inappropriate material, sexual content, and the risk of sexual predators, including registered sex offenders, using its platform.
“This lawsuit highlights the alarming reality of what happens when Big Tech puts profits over our children’s safety,” said Rafael Carbajal, Director of the County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA). “Roblox has long been aware that predators use its product to target and exploit children, yet it has failed to take the actions necessary to prevent this horrific practice. Children are paying the price.”
Any parents who have complaints about their child’s experience with Roblox are encouraged to contact the County’s DCBA by emailing dcba@dcba.lacounty.gov, filing a complaint online at dcba.lacounty.gov, or calling 800-593-8222.
The lawsuit will be the first of its kind filed by a California governmental entity to target Roblox for child endangerment and exploitation.
The claims in the lawsuit include alleged violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and False Advertising Law (FAL) (Bus. & Prof. Codes §§ 17200 and 17500 et seq.).
The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief, abatement, and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for each violation of law.
County Counsel’s Affirmative Litigation and Consumer Protection Division will prosecute the case in civil court.
The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, and a copy of the complaint is available here: link
Contact: Scott Kuhn, Assistant County Counsel, skuhn@counsel.lacounty.gov or 323-719-9606.
For more information on County Counsel’s Affirmative Litigation and Consumer Protection Division, please visit: counsel.lacounty.gov/alcp.
Since 1975, the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has been the local consumer protection agency serving County consumers, tenants, homeowners, immigrants and workers. DCBA provides a wide range of services that aim to foster a fair and dynamic marketplace and enhance the economic wellbeing of our communities. This includes investigating consumer fraud complaints, enforcing the County’s minimum wage, tenant and worker protections, and providing access to justice programs. More information can be found at dcba.lacounty.gov or by calling (800) 593-8222.
