Federal Court Centralizes Roblox Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits Into Multidistrict Litigation December 12, 2025 The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered the centralization of federal lawsuits alleging child sexual exploitation and assault facilitated through the Roblox gaming platform, creating In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3166. The litigation will proceed in the Northern District of California before Chief U.S. District […] Read More
Judge Blocks Roblox Arbitration Attempt in Child Sexual Assault Lawsuit December 5, 2025 A California judge has ruled that Roblox cannot force a child sexual assault victim into private arbitration, preserving the minor’s right to pursue justice in open court. The decision sends a strong message to companies that attempt to use arbitration clauses to shield themselves from accountability in cases involving sexual abuse. As reported by Law360, […] Read More
Jury Awards $20 Million Verdict in Talc Mesothelioma Case Casaretto Estate v. Johnson & Johnson October 28, 2025 A jury today awarded $20 million to the family of Dr. Alberto A. Casaretto, finding that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products caused his fatal mesothelioma. The lawsuit, brought by his son, Alberto Casaretto Jr., alleged that the company’s talc was contaminated with asbestos and that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers. The verdict delivers […] Read More