Roblox Must Face False Statement Claim in Texas Trafficking Suit

Online video game Roblox must face a claim from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) alleging the platform made false statements about the features it put in place to protect children from adult sexual predators, a judge ruled Friday.

Texas alleged at a hearing that Roblox lies to parents by saying it employs a robust team of content moderators that immediately removes harmful material when a complaint is lodged.

Judge Sherine Thomas of the 353rd district court in a written order allowed that claim to proceed while dismissing another for common nuisance, which said Roblox facilitated grooming and trafficking by ...