Roblox, Discord Sued Over Teen's Suicide
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A California mother is suing Roblox and Discord, alleging their platforms contributed to her 15-year-old son's suicide. The lawsuit claims an adult predator groomed Ethan Dallas on Roblox, then moved their interactions to Discord, where he coerced Ethan into sending explicit content. The mother argues the companies' inadequate safety measures and lack of age verification allowed the abuse. The suit alleges wrongful death, fraud, and negligence, highlighting the platforms' alleged failure to protect children from online predators. Both Roblox and Discord deny the allegations but maintain their commitment to user safety.
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