Soucek et al v. Roblox Corporation et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:23-cv-04146

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Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Racketeer/Corrupt Organization

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Vince Chhabria

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  1. September 19, 2024

    Roblox Can't Ax Negligence Claims In Online Gambling Case

    Roblox must face claims it was negligent for failing to shield minor players from gambling through its platform after a California federal judge ruled Thursday that the plaintiffs adequately alleged it was foreseeable that the players would head to online casinos and gamble away their digital currency known as "Robux."

  2. June 27, 2024

    Roblox Likely To Face Trimmed Suit Over Gambling By Kids

    A California federal judge indicated Thursday that he'll allow proposed class claims alleging Roblox Corp. negligently fails to protect children from gambling through the platform, but said a re-alleged fraud claim he previously tossed is still "pretty weak."

  3. March 27, 2024

    Roblox Needs To Face Calif. Law Claims Over Illegal Gambling

    A California federal judge on Tuesday allowed proposed class claims that the Roblox Corp. gaming company broke California unfair competition law and was negligent for luring minors to gamble to proceed, but tossed other claims brought under racketeering and New York business law.

  4. November 27, 2023

    Plaintiffs Say Roblox Is Not Immune In Illegal Gambling Case

    Two parents suing the Roblox gaming platform for allegedly enticing minors to gamble on virtual casino sites told a California federal court that their complaint should not be dismissed, saying it pleads a lawfully recognizable injury and the company's conduct falls outside the protections of the Communications Decency Act.

  5. October 26, 2023

    Roblox Says It's Not Liable For Third-Party Gambling Content

    Roblox, the maker of a popular online video game platform, is asking the court to toss a lawsuit that accuses the company of teaming up with online casinos to prey on its young users, saying it is a neutral participant and cannot be held liable for the actions of a third party.

  6. August 16, 2023

    Suit Says Roblox, Gaming Sites Run Illegal Gambling Ring

    Parents have hit the makers of Roblox with a proposed class action alleging the addictive, popular video game platform has teamed up with online casinos to prey on adolescent and teen users and entice them into "illicit gambling."

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