Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is representing those who have been harmed by Roblox addiction. Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one:
- Has been diagnosed by a doctor with an addiction to video games, including Roblox
- Is being treated or has been treated for an addiction to video games, including Roblox
- Can prove that Roblox was played extensively
In addition, call us today for a free consultation if you or your child was groomed or sexually assaulted by a predator met via Roblox.
Our law firm is helping those harmed by the online gaming platform Roblox to recover financial compensation for the harm they have experienced due to video game addiction, grooming or sexual assault.
Gaming addiction is such a serious problem that even the World Health Organization has deemed it a health disorder. We will hold Roblox Corporation responsible for the harm caused by the Roblox platform.
Our product liability attorneys have been successfully handling product liability cases like yours since 1990, having recovered over $750 million for clients. Our vast experience in handling product liability cases like yours will let us recover the most money possible on your behalf.
We will not charge any fee to handle your Roblox claim until and unless we obtain a recovery. This means no upfront fee or out-of-pocket fee will be charged for us to handle your Roblox case. Our only fee is a percentage of the money which we recover for you.
Call us today for a free consultation, text us from this page or fill out this page’s free case evaluation form if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an addiction to video games, including Roblox, or groomed or sexually assaulted by somebody met via Roblox.
Roblox Lawsuit 2025 Updates
December 20, 2024 Update
A lawsuit has been filed by a California woman which claims that Fortnite and Roblox are intentionally marketed to and designed for minors, with very little regard for possible risks the games pose to the health of children, including adverse effects such as cognitive decline and possible brain damage. The lawsuit claims the games were marketed without the implementation of simple safety features.
The lawsuit was filed on December 13 in California on behalf of a mother and her son, who is 12 years old.
The lawsuit is seeking compensation from Epic Games and Roblox Corporation, claiming the games have been designed with features which encourage addictive behavior and harm children, as well as exploitative monetization which targets minors. The lawsuit claims this leads to significant financial, mental and physical harm, such as in-game purchases which are excessive.
The lawsuit alleges the games caused the 12-year-old to become addicted to video games, leading to mental health issues such as social isolation, emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms like emotional outbursts, anger and rage, and less interest in other hobbies.
The lawsuit is alleging numerous causes of action, including strict product liability, negligence, intentional misrepresentation and violations of California's unfair competition law.
May 15, 2024 Update
A lawsuit was filed on May 3 in Minnesota alleging that Apple and Roblox Corporation designed Roblox intentionally to cause children who play Roblox to become addicted to it.
The lawsuit, filed by a 14-year-old boy's parents, alleges that the boy spent around 6,000 hours playing the game, and spent large amounts of money on in-game purchases and Robux. The lawsuit claims the boy primarily plays on Apple devices.
The lawsuit claims the boy has been diagnosed with video game addiction, ADHD and depression, and has needed specialized tutoring and education, medication and outpatient counseling.
February 22, 2024 Update
Roblox is the subject of a new class action lawsuit which alleges it is designed to hurt children with deceptive commercial advertising and addictive conduct. The lawsuit also alleges that Roblox Corporation is exploiting child labor.
What Is Roblox?
Roblox is a platform for online gaming which Roblox Corporation created. It lets users create games as well as play games which others develop. The platform had in excess of 217 million people using it per month by 2024, and over half of its users were under 13.
It is known for sandbox-style gameplay and lets gamers build, explore and interact with virtual worlds utilizing items and customizable avatars.
Revenue is generated by the platform via in-game purchases of Robux, its virtual currency. This lets users purchase in-game items like upgrades, accessories and skins.
Roblox’s features and offerings are frequently updated. Limited-time events and reward systems are employed to make sure users are kept engaged.
The platform is extremely popular among young people. However, concerns regarding addictive features, potential for gaming excessively, and psychological tactics have led to Roblox Corporation being the subject of numerous lawsuits.
Allegations Against Roblox
Roblox lawsuits are based on claims that Roblox was designed intentionally to foster video game addiction, especially in young people.
Plaintiffs are claiming that Roblox Corporation has employed psychological manipulation which includes in-game purchases, reward systems and addictive gameplay mechanics in order to encourage excessive spending and prolonged engagement.
Parents are alleging that these choices in design are prioritizing profits over the well-being of players, leading to emotional distress, financial losses and psychological harm in young people.
Lawsuits are also claiming that Roblox Corporation did not provide proper warnings regarding risks which are associated with prolonged gaming and addictive gameplay.
Why is Roblox So Addictive?
Roblox is addictive for many reasons, including:
- Dopamine rushes: Roblox might stimulate releases of dopamine, which is part of the reward system of the human body. When players experience a rush of pleasure while playing Roblox, they end up seeking additional releases of dopamine, causing addiction.
- Reward systems and psychological tactics: The game leverages peer comparison and reward systems to encourage young users to play it compulsively. An addictive thrill is created by variable reward systems involving unpredictable prizes. Social comparison, involving team-based challenges, in-game achievements and customizable avatars, leads to young users desiring to compete with their peers and becoming emotionally invested.
- Endless gameplay: Unlike some games, Roblox does not have any definitive end. This encourages excessive gameplay.
- Fear of missing out and frequent updates: The game’s time-sensitive content and frequent updates lead to a significant fear of missing out. Exclusive item drops, challenges and events encourage users to regularly log in to not miss out on rewards, making sure users stay committed to Roblox.
- Customization and social pressures: The platform thrives on customization options, which let users personalize virtual spaces and avatars. Peers desire to showcase their rare items or unique styles, leading to more in-game purchases. Players are compelled to stay engaged by social pressures from team-based activities and peer interactions.
- Community involvement and competitive gameplay: The platform leads to competitiveness via collaborative challenges, leaderboards and community-driven content and this keeps players very engaged. The features encourage users to spend significant amounts of time enhancing their social standing and in-game achievements.
Roblox and Microtransactions
While Roblox is free, microtransactions are encouraged, and they cultivate a cycle of spending in kids.
According to a 2022 study, there is a clear relationship between gambling disorder and microtransactions, with evidence suggesting that the reason for this may be that loot boxes have a gambling-like nature. The study claims that evidence suggests that young people who buy loot boxes might be at a higher risk of ending up with gambling disorder.
Roblox is a platform featuring microtransactions, and its microtransactions may foster addiction in much the same way that gambling does.
How Roblox Cultivates an Unsafe Environment
While Roblox has been celebrated because it can foster creativity as well as connection among users, it has a darker side which has led to countless young people being harmed. Families around the country are coming forward with tales of how predators have infiltrated Roblox.
Roblox has let harmful behaviors spread on its platform for years. Recent updates to safety, which came in November 2024, only came after many years of public outcry and harrowing incidents.
Children have been exploited by predators on Roblox. The exploitation, coercion and grooming occurred via private messages and in-game chats.
Predators have used Roblox to lure children into communication channels which are private, and this has, in some cases, led to real-world danger.
Predatory interactions have led to trauma, depression and anxiety.
The safety updates in November 2024 included stronger parental controls, restricted communication, content ratings and activity limitations. However, the updates came far too late – the platform was released in 2006 and countless children were harmed prior to the safety updates, which should have come far sooner.
Call us today for a free consultation if your child has been groomed or sexually assaulted by a predator who was met via Roblox.
Roblox Addiction Side Effects
The symptoms and signs of addiction to Roblox or other video games include:
- Withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety or sadness when gaming is not possible.
- Bad performance at household responsibilities, work or school because of video gaming.
- Giving up social relationships or previously enjoyed activities because of gaming.
- Needing to spend more time gaming to feel the same level of enjoyment.
- Lying about how much time is spent gaming.
- Not being able to quit gaming or reduce playing time despite negative consequences.
- Using gaming to escape stress or avoid conflicts.
- Declines in grooming or personal hygiene because of gaming.
- Using gaming to relieve moods which are negative, like hopelessness or guilt.
Evidence in a Roblox Lawsuit
Evidence to collect in a Roblox lawsuit may include:
- School and work records: Records which prove that academic or professional performance declined due to Roblox addiction. This can include evidence that school or work was missed.
- Mental and medical health records: These records may show treatment and diagnosis of addiction as well as conditions like ADHD, depression or anxiety.
- Use logs: Playing time logs, like screenshots which show duration and frequency of sessions.
- Financial losses: Bank statements or receipts which indicate in-game purchases or financial strain that is the result of gaming too much.
- Witness statements: This includes statements from coworkers, family members or friends which corroborate changes in health, social interactions, work or academic performance and behavior due to gaming too much.
- Personal account: This is a detailed statement which demonstrates how your daily life was impacted by Roblox.
A lawyer at our firm can also hire expert witnesses who can testify about Roblox’s addictive features and how the platform can cause users, especially young users, to behave compulsively. We can also present regulatory findings and studies which support the allegation that the platform’s features are intentionally addictive and target teens and children.
How Much Is a Roblox Lawsuit Settlement Worth?
Multiple lawsuits have been settled regarding Roblox. This includes a class action settlement worth $10 million regarding content deletion, as well as another class action lawsuit which alleged gambling by minors.
Roblox agreed on paying $10 million in order to settle some claims that content that children purchased was deleted without notification or refund. The settlement ended up crediting the virtual currency known as Robux back to eligible users’ accounts.
Roblox also had a class action lawsuit filed against it which alleged it let minors gamble utilizing Robux. It was claimed by the lawsuit that Roblux profited from charging 30 percent to gambling websites to change Robux into cash.
However, we cannot provide a number as to the average Roblox settlement. The value of your claim will depend on the individual circumstances in your case. Factors which will affect the value of your case may include:
- Injury severity: The severity of injuries as well as how life was affected by addiction will affect the value of a settlement.
- Documented damages: The settlement value can be affected by the amount of damages which are documented.
- Prior precedents: Precedents which have been established by similar cases may affect your settlement’s value.
The damages you have suffered and can document will affect the size of your potential settlement. Damages which we can help you recover financial compensation for include, but are not limited to:
- Mental and medical health costs: This includes compensation related to treatment and diagnosis of conditions, including addiction. This includes rehabilitation, medication, counseling and therapy costs.
- Loss of wages: This includes wages lost or future earning capacity lost due to addiction or treatment.
- Related conditions’ treatment: We can help you recover compensation for conditions related to addiction such as ADHD, depression or anxiety.
- Court costs and attorney fees: Expenses will be incurred during your lawsuit and we can help recover compensation for these.
- Out-of-pocket costs: We can help you recover compensation for substantial purchases in-game, or subscription costs, particularly if these costs or purchases were not authorized.
- Emotional distress: We can help recover compensation which is related to distress caused by addiction such as depression or anxiety. This includes compensation for lost enjoyment of life. If addiction led to emotional suffering or physical pain, we can help recover pain and suffering compensation.
- Academic losses: If excessive gaming led to expenses incurred or tutoring costs, we can help recover compensation for this.
- Loss of consortium: If gaming had a negative impact upon familial relationships, we can help recover compensation for this.
- Punitive damages: Some plaintiffs could be eligible for punitive damages. These damages get awarded when defendants are found to have behaved in an intentional or egregious manner. These damages are intended to deter and punish similar behavior.
Is Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Filing a Class Action Lawsuit Against Roblox?
No. Our law firm is not filing a class action lawsuit against Roblox. Instead, we are filing individual lawsuits on behalf of those who have become addicted to Roblox or been groomed or sexually assaulted by those met via Roblox. We believe we can recover more financial compensation by filing individual Roblox cases than by filing a class action lawsuit.
Call us today for a free consultation to find out if filing an individual lawsuit or joining a class action lawsuit is right for you. We can let you know the pros and cons of each as well as which choice may recover more compensation for you.
How to File a Lawsuit Against Roblox
In order to file your lawsuit against Roblox, you should consult with a lawyer who can assist with determining eligibility and guiding you through the lawsuit process.
Steps include:
- Consult with a lawyer: A lawyer can help to determine if your case is valid and which evidence is required to support your case.
- Collect evidence: Your lawyer can provide advice on which evidence you require to strengthen your claim. The evidence might include gaming history, medical records and proof of how addiction affected your everyday life.
- File your claim: Your lawyer will file a claim in the proper jurisdiction, making sure every legal requirement is met.
- Negotiation: During the phase of discovery, both parties will exchange info and lawyers might work to come to a settlement.
- Trial: If negotiations fail, both parties will present cases and a jury or judge will decide the outcome.
- Appeal: Should a trial end unfavorably for you, you might be eligible to appeal.
Reasons to file a lawsuit against Roblox may include:
- Negligence: Not protecting children from risks that are foreseeable
- Product liability: Allowing the Roblox platform to have harmful features
- Consumer fraud: Misleading consumers about the safety of the platform
- Emotional distress: The enabling of conditions which caused significant harm
Contact a Roblox Addiction Lawyer Today
Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one developed an addiction to Roblox or was groomed or sexually assaulted by someone met via Roblox. We can help you recover compensation for the harm caused by Roblox, and won’t charge any fee until and unless we obtain a recovery. We’ve been handling cases like yours for over 30 years and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients like you. Call us today.
