Roblox
TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing issues.
Roblox and Fortnite
Case Name (Date)
Newsome et al. v. Roblox Corp. and Epic Games
26-cv-10650, N.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2026)
Product/Service
Roblox and Fortnite
Allegations
Marketing games to minors without implementing safety features, such as parental controls, warnings, and time limitations, and adding addictive features to maximize the time children spend on their games and platforms
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
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