Roblox is attempting to shift child sexual abuse cases filed against the platform into private arbitration rather than public court proceedings. The gaming company faces numerous lawsuits alleging inadequate safety protections for minors.
The platform, which markets itself to children and saw significant growth during the pandemic, is invoking arbitration clauses in its terms of service to remove cases from the judicial system.
According to legal filings, Roblox argues that user agreements require disputes be resolved through private arbitration instead of class-action lawsuits. The company claims this approach is standard across the tech industry.
Plaintiffs' attorneys counter that arbitration shields companies from public accountability and prevents evidence from becoming part of the public record. They argue forced arbitration disproportionately harms abuse victims by keeping cases confidential.
The cases allege that Roblox failed to implement adequate safeguards against predatory behavior, including chat monitoring and user verification systems. The platform has over 200 million monthly active users, many under 13.
Roblox previously stated it invests in safety features and works with law enforcement. The outcome of these legal battles could set precedent for how gaming platforms handle child safety liability.
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