Tennessee Sues Roblox, Says Game is a ‘Gateway for Predators’ Targeting Children

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation last week, claiming the popular game has become a haven for child predators while misleading parents about its safety.

Filed under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the suit accuses Roblox of prioritizing profits over child safety, slashing oversight and resources despite repeated warnings about exploitation risks.

Roblox, a massively popular online gaming world that markets itself as a creative playground for children, is described in the lawsuit as “the digital equivalent of a creepy cargo van lingering at the edge of a playground.”

“Roblox is the digital equivalent of a creepy cargo van lingering at the edge of a playground,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “Roblox invites children into a fantastic online world with the promise of creativity and play, but that wonderland is a trap that lets the company sell sophisticated predators access to those vulnerable kids. Roblox worked to reduce oversight and child safety resources despite repeated warnings, because less overhead meant more profit. And the whole time, the company lied and said safety was its top priority.”

The allegations paint a disturbing picture of how Roblox’s design and features allegedly enable harmful content and grooming.

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According to the suit, the platform serves as a "gateway for predators seeking out children," with insufficient age verification allowing easy account creation and communication without proper safeguards.

Non-profit groups combating child exploitation have long warned that Roblox is often the first point of contact for predators, luring kids into dangerous interactions.

The state argues that Roblox delayed implementing better verification measures, putting profits ahead of preventing abuse.

Tennessee now joins a growing number of states taking action against Roblox amid nationwide safety concerns.

Louisiana, Florida, Kentucky, and Iowa have filed similar lawsuits, highlighting ongoing issues with the platform.

A chilling example cited in the context of these efforts is a recent Iowa lawsuit, where a 13-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and trafficked by a 37-year-old man she met through Roblox.

Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman pushed back, calling the lawsuit a "fundamental misrepresentation" of the platform and its operations.

He emphasized that "safety is a constant and consistent focus of our work". He noted the company is "currently rolling out additional measures to further limit who users can chat with."

Tennessee is seeking court-ordered reforms to enhance child safety on the platform, as well as civil penalties under the TCPA.

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