The lawsuit alleges that Roblox Corporation has engaged in "unfair and deceptive business practices" that put children in danger of exploitation and grooming.

Los Angeles County has slapped Roblox with a lawsuit accusing the wildly popular kids’ gaming platform of giving predators a gateway to groom and exploit children. The suit alleges Roblox falsely marketed itself as a safe haven for kids while operating what officials called a “breeding ground for predators.

In a sprawling lawsuit filed today against Roblox by Los Angeles County, the hugely popular online gaming platform has been accused of creating a breeding ground for predators to exploit and extort minors with “pornographic content,