Dolman Law Group has filed a class action lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleging the company built a multi-billion-dollar business model on unpaid and underpaid child labor. The suit, filed in federal court on behalf of a mother and her 13-year-old son and others similarly situated, claims Roblox knowingly designed a system that encouraged children to create games and digital content while receiving little to no meaningful compensation. The complaint alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, child labor laws, wage and hour requirements, and unfair business practices, and asserts that Roblox used a virtual currency system making it extremely difficult for minors to convert earnings into real-world compensation. It further claims Roblox failed to implement safeguards such as age verification and monitoring of adult-child labor relationships, despite knowing most users were minors. The plaintiffs seek significant damages, including recovery of unpaid wages and profits from child-created content, as well as a constructive trust over related revenue.
Roblox CorpClass action lawsuit alleging child labor exploitation and violations of labor laws, seeking damages and potential changes to business model.