Lawsuits claim that Roblox and Discord failed to protect minors from sexual predators.
Their alleged lack of online safety measures may have led to sexual abuse.
Roblox and Discord Lawsuit Attorneys: Driven to Protect
There are multiple lawsuits against the gaming platform Roblox and free communication platform Discord that claim that these platforms failed to protect minors from sexual predators. Many lawsuits allege that these technology companies prioritized financial gain above the safety of children by not implementing sufficient protections and allowing sexual predators to exploit their platforms and groom minors for sexual exploitation.
How Children Were Targeted by Sexual Predators on Roblox and Discord
Several lawsuits allege that Roblox knew about and ignored warnings about grooming, sexual abuse, and the use of Discord for off-platform exploitation. This alleged negligence may have allowed sexual predators to pose as children on Roblox, as well as on the external chat app Discord, and interact with minors to groom them for sexual exploitation.
Several cases claim that children were coerced into sending sexually explicit photos or videos. Others allege that minors were sexually assaulted or abused after meeting in person with someone they had interacted with on the platforms.
For example, one 10-year-old girl alleges that she was kidnapped by a man she met through Roblox and Discord. The parents of another 11-year-old claim that a predator used Robux, Roblox’s in-game currency, to coerce their child to send explicit photos.
Who Qualifies to File a Roblox or Discord Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit?
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is investigating Roblox/Discord child sexual exploitation lawsuits that meet the following criteria:
- There has been some form of sexual abuse to a minor.
- The minor involved was 17 years old or younger at the time of the abuse or when the abuse began.
- The minor involved met the accused predator on Roblox or Discord. (For example, if the initial contact occurred on Snapchat and then moved over to Roblox or Discord, this would not meet the qualifications for a Roblox or Discord lawsuit.)
- The involved minor suffered one or more of the following types of injuries:
- Attempted rape or statutory rape when penetration was attempted but not achieved
- Rape or statutory rape Statutory rape is unforced sex with a minor (that is usually coerced).
- Sexual assault in which one of the following is alleged: oral copulation, digital penetration, forced manual stimulation, or non-consensual kissing or touching of a sexual body part
- Sex trafficking in which the minor is kidnapped or coerced to travel to the predator to perform sex acts
- Sexually explicit images in which photos, videos, or websites involving nudity are shared. Note: if the alleged predator sends the sexually explicit images, the case must also include another of these listed injuries.
- Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or suicidal ideation that has been diagnosed by a healthcare professional as resulting from the sexual abuse
- Physical harm resulting from the sexual abuse that is documented in medical records
- Attempted suicide or death by suicide as a result of the sexual abuse
- Psychiatric or psychological treatment sought as a result of the sexual abuse
Possible Types of Compensation for Victims and Their Families
If your child suffered from sexual exploitation on the Roblox or Discord platforms, you can seek financial compensation for the following types of damages:
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Lost wages due to caregiving needs
- Mental health treatment and therapy
- Punitive damages to punish Roblox and Discord for their negligence and serve as a warning to others
By filing a lawsuit and seeking justice, you can also add to mounting pressure on Roblox  and Discord to take sufficient protective measures and fix an unsafe environment for minors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roblox Lawsuits
Who can file a Roblox or Discord lawsuit?
You may be able to file a Roblox or Discord lawsuit if your child experienced one or more of the following types of sexual abuse:
- Sex trafficking
- Actual or attempted rape or statutory rape
- Sexual assault
- Exchange of sexually explicit images*
- Grooming involving multiple inappropriate interactions*
AND
- Was 17 or younger at the time of abuse (or when it began)
AND
- Met the abuser on Roblox or Discord
*If the child received sexually explicit photos or was a victim of grooming, the case would also have to include a qualifying injury.
Who can NOT file a Roblox or Discord lawsuit?
Generally, if the minor has an ongoing, current relationship with the abuser, the case is not eligible for a Roblox Lawsuit. However, extreme cases involving an ongoing relationship may be sent to the firm for review.
How the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Can Help
Roblox and Discord lawsuit lawyers are skilled at helping clients submit claims and fight for damages their families may have suffered. At James Scott Farrin, we know how to help you. Since we opened our doors in 1997, we have recovered more than $2 billion total for 73,000+ people. And counting.Âą
Your actions matter. When you stand up and file a claim, you are striving to hold Roblox and/or Discord accountable for their alleged failure to protect your child. And this may show other organizations that they, too, can be held accountable if they put others, especially children, at risk.
We encourage you to contact us immediately at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation about your child’s sexual abuse claim against Roblox or Discord.
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The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin consults with a national network of attorneys on product liability, defective drugs, and defective products cases in an attempt to provide the best representation we can for our clients. Depending on the details of your case, our firm will likely refer your matter to another law firm with which we associate. We will only do this if we believe it is in your best interests and if you agree.