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Civil Litigation

Aug. 20, 2024

Roblox hit with another lawsuit targeting addictive game design

The company designs games that prioritize purchases over strategy and skill, according to the latest lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles.

Online gaming platform Roblox Corp. is accused of developing addictive games that induce children to make in-game micro-transactions that collectively amount to billions of dollars every year. It's the latest in a rash of new lawsuits filed in state and federal courts in California and elsewhere accusing social media giants and tech companies of fostering addictive behavior in minors.

Three complaints filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday claim seven causes of ...

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