The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know.

The lawsuit also alleges that Roblox misleads parents and guardians into believing the gaming app is a safe and appropriate place for children.

The recent arrest of a former Chili volunteer firefighter, accused of using the gaming platform “Roblox” to exploit a minor, ...

Roblox is among the most downloaded online games in the world, reporting millions of daily users from across the globe.

Lawyers for the girl's father argue her exploitation could - and should - have been prevented by enhanced safety features within the Roblox app.