Covington County case and state lawmakers push spotlight on online child safety
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. — A Covington County father is suing the creators of the popular gaming platform Roblox, claiming the company failed to protect his 13-year-old daughter from a predator she met online.
According to the lawsuit, the girl encountered an adult man on Roblox, who sent her explicit images of himself before arranging to meet in person. The father said the man attempted to rape his daughter during that meeting. She managed to escape but continues to suffer from mental health struggles linked to the incident.
The case has shaken parents across south Alabama and added fuel to growing concerns that the platform—widely played by children—is not doing enough to shield its youngest users…