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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Isabel Keane

Roblox and Discord sued after teen’s suicide, joining wave of litigation against popular apps

The mom of a teen boy who died by suicide after being abused while playing Roblox is suing the popular online game for wrongful death.

Rebecca Dallas filed the lawsuit Friday in San Francisco, accusing Roblox and Discord, the messaging app, of “recklessly and deceptively operating their business in a way that led to the sexual exploitation and suicide” of her 15-year-old son, Ethan.

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