New Lawsuit Against Roblox, Uber, Discord Re: Kidnapping, Assault
Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and Uber Technologies Inc. are facing a lawsuit alleging their platforms were used by a sexual predator to groom, kidnap, and sexually assault a minor. The plaintiffs claim the companies failed to act on prior warnings about the predator's activities. The case raises questions about platform responsibility in preventing harm facilitated through their services.
- ▪Roblox, Discord, and Uber are named in a lawsuit over alleged failures to prevent a minor's grooming, kidnapping, and sexual assault.
- ▪The predator reportedly used the companies' platforms to communicate with and exploit the teenager.
- ▪Plaintiffs argue that the companies ignored prior warnings about the individual's predatory behavior.
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Related informationShowNewsProducts LiabilityFollowNew Lawsuit Against Roblox, Uber, Discord Alleges Platforms Enabled Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of MinorRoblox Corp., Discord Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. were hit with a novel lawsuit alleging that the companies neglected to act on warnings about a sexual predator who used their platforms to groom, kidnap and sexually assault a teenager. 5 minute readMay 01, 2026 at 07:47 AMByKat BlackCredit: Adobe Stock Email ShareFont SizeSmallMediumLarge PrintA Subscription is Required to Access this Content.Subscribe to Law.com today for:Exclusive Reporting - Fast, authoritative coverage and sharp analysis.Integrated Insights - Compass and Radar context built right into articles.Personalized Experience - Tailored homepage content and curated…
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