Roblox, the complaints argue, left families exposed while predators moved freely in digital spaces designed for play.
JPML Cites Shared Questions of Fact
In ordering consolidation, the JPML said the Roblox child sexual exploitation lawsuits present “common questions of fact,” making centralized proceedings the most efficient way to manage the litigation. The panel said consolidation would prevent duplicative discovery and repeated Daubert motions tied to expert testimony.
Roblox, Discord, Snap and Meta opposed the move, arguing that factual differences — including which platforms were used, how exploitation occurred and what safety statements plaintiffs relied upon — outweighed any overlap.
The panel was not persuaded.
A Growing, Nationwide Legal Fight
The JPML noted that product liability multidistrict litigation often involves multiple defendants and products, including cases centered on video games and social media. It emphasized the scope of the dispute, which now includes nearly 80 actions and potential tag-along cases spread across 18 federal districts, overseen by dozens of judges and involving at least 15 plaintiffs’ law firms.
