Tennessee Has Joined Growing Number of States Suing Roblox Corp.
For years, parents were told that Roblox was a safe, creative space for children: a digital playground for them to build, explore, and connect. But for many families, that promise collapsed after darker contacts emerged. Children, through no fault of their own, met adults on Roblox. Some of those online predators later groomed, sexually exploited, and abused innocent minors.
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At the same time, government officials across the country are echoing what survivors and families have said for years. And now, Tennessee has joined a growing list of states.
These include Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
They have filed lawsuits against the Roblox maker, alleging serious failures to protect children.
They also claim the company made misleading safety statements.
This moment matters. It confirms that the harm was not isolated and the danger was known.
When Children Meet Adults on Roblox, the Risk Is Real
Many of the childhood sexual abuse cases around Roblox follow a similar pattern:
1. A child creates or uses a Roblox account.
2. An adult initiates contact through in-game chat, private messaging, or linked platforms.
3. Over time, that contact escalates into grooming. It normalizes sexual talk, trades lewd images, and moves chats off-platform.
4. In many cases, the contact becomes physical when adults arrange in-person meetings with minors and abuse them.
Per Roblox’s own disclosure, there were 13,000 incidents of exploitation in 2023 alone.
But the trauma does not end when the contact stops. Survivors often struggle with shame, fear, anxiety, and long-term psychological harm. Families are left asking the same painful question: How did this happen on a platform marketed as safe for kids?
Roblox’s Alleged Failures Are Now Being Challenged Nationwide
Tennessee’s lawsuit against Roblox is not an outlier. It is part of a clear and growing pattern. Attorneys general in multiple states have now accused Roblox of creating and maintaining an environment that exposes children to sexual predators while simultaneously reassuring parents that the platform is safe.
According to these lawsuits, Roblox allegedly knew, or should have known, that predators were using the platform to identify, groom, and exploit minors. Yet the company continued to promote its safety features in ways states say were misleading.
Tennessee’s action follows similar lawsuits from Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Louisiana. These cases raise serious concerns about child safety, platform design, and deceptive practices.
States do not file lawsuits like these casually. When multiple attorneys general, across different regions and political landscapes, reach similar conclusions, it signals something systemic. These cases allege that Roblox’s safety failures were not random or unforeseeable.
They were built into the platform’s operations.
Civil Lawsuits by Families Serve a Different, Critical Purpose
While state lawsuits focus on consumer protection and regulatory enforcement, civil sexual abuse lawsuits focus on survivors. Families come forward not only to seek compensation, but to demand accountability for the harm their children endured.
Civil cases will ask tough questions of the defendant (Roblox Corporation): Did Roblox implement reasonable safeguards? Did it ignore warning signs? Did it prioritize growth and engagement over child safety? And did its public assurances about safety prevent parents from understanding the true risks?
For families, these cases are about answers and recognition. They aim to force a powerful company to face the results of its decisions.
They also seek changes to practices that still put children at risk. Supporting survivors, the misled, and the injured is what The Yost Legal Group has done for over 30 years.
If you or a loved one was targeted as a minor by an adult on the Roblox platform and later sexually abused or exploited, call or text The Yost Legal Group today at 410-659-6800. Our compassionate sexual abuse survivor lawyers can help you understand your rights and seek justice.
Why Families Are Coming Forward Now
Many parents did not immediately connect their child’s abuse to Roblox. Grooming is designed to be hidden. Children are manipulated into secrecy.
Adults exploit trust, curiosity, and vulnerability. When the truth comes out, families often feel guilt or confusion.
But responsibility lies with those who created the environment. They also failed to control it, allowing predators to operate.
The wave of state lawsuits has helped many families realize they are not alone. What happened to their child was not a fluke. It fits a broader pattern that is now being acknowledged at the highest levels of government.
The Yost Legal Group Is Representing Exploited Children
The Yost Legal Group represents survivors of sexual abuse and their families with compassion, seriousness, and resolve. We are accepting cases involving children who were sexually abused after meeting adults on Roblox, and we approach these cases with the understanding that every survivor’s story is deeply personal.
Our focus is on holding companies accountable when their failures contribute to sexual exploitation. That includes investigating how Roblox’s design, moderation systems, and safety representations may have enabled abuse or prevented parents from making informed decisions.
These cases are handled with care. Conversations are confidential. Survivors and families are treated with respect and dignity at every stage. If you are ready to talk, we are here to listen.
Roblox Accountability Is About More Than One Case
Holding Roblox accountable is not just about individual lawsuits. It is about protecting other children from experiencing the same harm. Civil litigation can expose internal practices, drive change, and create safer environments in which children are not treated as collateral damage.
The growing number of state lawsuits makes one thing clear: Concerns about Roblox are no longer being dismissed. New safety measures introduced reactively by Roblox suggest the company is feeling pressure to act.
But the damage is already done. The questions now are whether survivors will be heard and whether further meaningful change will follow.
Was Your Child Harmed Because of the Roblox App? You Are Not Alone!
If your child has been abused or exploited after meeting an adult on Roblox, what happened is not your fault. And it is certainly not your child’s fault. You deserve answers, support, and the opportunity to seek justice for your child with a Roblox lawyer.
For over 30 years, The Yost Legal Group has offered free, confidential consultations to families exploring their legal options in a wide range of personal injury cases. First and foremost, we are here to listen and support. If you want to continue, we are here to inform you.
Speaking with an attorney does not obligate you to file a lawsuit. It simply helps you understand your rights and decide what comes next on your terms.
For many families, coming forward is not easy. But accountability starts when people believe survivors. It also starts when those who failed to protect children must answer for the harm they allowed.
If you or a loved one was a minor and met an adult on Roblox before that adult groomed, exploited, or sexually abused you, we are so sorry for the harm you have endured. If you are ready to talk, we are here to help. We will explain how we can file a Roblox sexual abuse lawsuit to protect your rights.
Contact the experienced sexual abuse lawyers at The Yost Legal Group today for a free and confidential consultation: 410-659-6800.
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