• Business News Update: 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. • Update:Roblox has issued the following statement in response to the lawsuit: “We strongly dispute the claims in this lawsuit and will defend against it vigorously. • Roblox is built with safety at its core, and we continue to evolve and strengthen our protections every day. • We have advanced safeguards that monitor our platform for harmful content and communications, and users cannot send or receive images via chat, avoiding one of the most prevalent opportunities for misuse seen elsewhere online. • “Safety is a constant and consistent focus of our work.

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  • Los Angeles County has filed a civil action against Roblox, alleging that the platform’s “unfair and deceptive business practices” create an unsafe environment that enables predators to exploit children. The complaint cites design choices that facilitate adult targeting of minors, false representations, and a lack of adequate safety measures. The suit seeks injunctive relief, abatement, and daily civil penalties of up to $2,500 for each violation. Roblox has denied the allegations, asserting that it has robust safeguards, prohibits image sharing in chat, and works with law enforcement to protect users. This is the second major government lawsuit against the company, following similar claims in Louisiana and Australia.

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