As many parents know, the struggle to get kids outdoors and partake in activities outside of video games can be daunting. Perhaps none more than the parents of Roblox gamers.
Recently, some have become convinced that Roblox is specifically designed to induce certain types of behaviors, which may lead to mental health issues in younger players.
Does gaming addiction sound like a problem in your household?
If so, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit.
Possible Roblox Class Action Lawsuit
Right now, Top Class Actions is gathering information about the extent and severity of gaming addiction in children related to Roblox.
Ultimately, the question is whether or not the company uses certain design elements that could lead to addictive behaviors and ultimately, mental health issues.
If you are a parent who thinks they may be affected, you can fill out this form to become involved.
How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work?
Class action law has evolved over the last few decades. But there are specific rules binding class actions, known as Rule 23 in the federal rules for civil procedures. The Legal Information Institute lays out what the court must find in order to approve a class action:
- The number of class members renders it impracticable to join them in the action
- The class members’ claims share common questions of law or fact
- The claims or defenses of the proposed class representatives are typical of those for the rest of the class, and
- The proposed class representatives will adequately protect the interests of the entire class.
In short, multiple plaintiffs must all have sufficiently similar claims of damage, such that a ruling would largely have the same affect on all class members. The question is then before the court: have all these plaintiffs indeed suffered similar harm from the defendant?
How Long Do Class Action Lawsuits Take
Again, the answer is: it depends on the case.
In some cases, the answer is 10 minutes! Defendants can try to end the case before it even begins by settling with the plaintiffs – typically this means payments. According to Top Class Actions, settlements can typically take up to nine months or a year.
However, if class actions go to trial, the timeline becomes years long – typically two or three years, according to the Cochran Firm.