• Business News LA County sues Roblox over ‘business practices that endanger and exploit children’ The suit alleges that Roblox failed to protect children from predatory behavior. • February 20, 2026 Content warning for mention of child abuse. • Los Angeles County has just sued Roblox, citing “unfair and deceptive business practices that endanger and exploit children.” An announcement on the county’s site outlines the core arguments against the platform, alleging it is an “unsafe online environment that has become a breeding ground for predators.” Via the County: “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.” The suit seeks “injunctive relief, abatement, and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for each violation of law.” It was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, and thecomplaint is available here. • Related:Jake Solomon-led Midsummer Studios shuts down The complaint itself blames Roblox’s design choices and policies: “This action is based on Roblox’s own conduct: its design choices, safety failures, and false and misleading representations.

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  • Los Angeles County has filed a civil suit against Roblox, alleging the platform’s “unfair and deceptive business practices” endanger and exploit children. The complaint, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, claims Roblox’s design and safety policies create an environment that facilitates predator access to minors, and seeks injunctive relief, abatement, and daily civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation. Roblox has denied the allegations, citing its safeguards and the absence of image‑sharing in chat. This is the second government lawsuit against the company, following a 2023 Louisiana suit and international scrutiny over content moderation cuts.

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