A family contends that a registered sex offender used Roblox and Discord to contact their son, prompting a lawsuit that underscores serious concerns about online child safety. Several families, along with state attorneys general, have now turned to legal action, alleging that online predators can groom and exploit minors on these platforms.

A family has filed suit against the popular gaming platform Roblox, alleging an alleged sex offender contacted their 13-year-old son despite parental controls. The father claims the distress caused by this incident has led the teen to battle depression.