MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Two Alabama families have reportedly filed lawsuits against Roblox and Discord, alleging that the companies failed to protect their children from sexual predators who allegedly used the platforms to groom and exploit young girls.
According to court filings, the lawsuits — filed in California, where Roblox is headquartered — stem from incidents involving families in Dale County, Alabama. Reports say both cases describe a pattern in which adult predators allegedly posed as teenagers to gain trust before moving conversations off Roblox to other platforms such as Discord.
One 14-year-old girl was reportedly contacted by an adult user pretending to be a teen, who allegedly arranged to meet her in person after weeks of online communication. In the second case, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly coerced into sending explicit photos in exchange for the platform’s virtual currency, known as “Robux.”
Attorneys for the families claim that Roblox and Discord failed to implement proper safety measures, including sufficient content moderation and age-verification systems. “Adults are talking to children … there’s no moderation,” said attorney Matthew Dolman, who is representing the plaintiffs.
The lawsuits accuse the companies of negligence, failure to warn users of foreseeable dangers, and unsafe platform design. The families are reportedly seeking financial damages and court-ordered reforms to improve safety measures on both platforms.
Roblox declined to comment on pending litigation but said in a statement that it “strives to maintain the highest standards of safety” and continues to enhance protections for users. Company officials reportedly stated that Roblox has introduced more than 100 new safety features in 2025, including stricter monitoring of interactions between adults and minors.
According to reports, these Alabama cases are part of a growing wave of lawsuits nationwide that allege major online platforms enable predatory behavior through lax safety controls. Similar complaints have reportedly been filed in other states, accusing technology companies of prioritizing growth and user engagement over child protection.
Child safety experts say the lawsuits underscore broader concerns about online grooming and the lack of parental awareness of how predators may operate in virtual environments. As the litigation proceeds, courts will reportedly determine whether companies like Roblox can be held legally responsible for crimes allegedly facilitated through their platforms.
