Can Roblox force my child’s case into arbitration?

Short answer: Roblox is trying. On September 22, 2026, Roblox and Discord asked Chief Judge Richard Seeborg to compel arbitration in the bellwether cases in MDL 3166, based on their terms of service. Families oppose it, and the court has set a hearing for January 13, 2027. No ruling has been made.

Arbitration would move a case out of court to a private arbitrator, usually with no jury and limited appeal. Families argue a child cannot be bound by terms of service and that federal law protects sexual-assault claims from forced arbitration. In a separate case, a federal appeals court refused in September 2026 to send a parent’s fraud claims to arbitration because Roblox had already litigated in court, but that ruling does not decide the MDL motions.

  • Where things stand: 196 actions were pending in MDL 3166 on November 2, 2026.
  • Section 230: the court also has not ruled on Roblox’s immunity defense.
  • What to do now: keep screenshots, chat logs and account details; the arbitration ruling does not stop you from preserving evidence or meeting your state’s deadline.

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SourcesMDL 3166 arbitration scheduleMDL Update, Oct 2026JPML report2 Nov 2026JPML transfer order, MDL 316612 Dec 2025

Checked against primary sources on November 13, 2026 by Mason Arnao. This is general information, not legal advice. Related: Is there a Roblox settlement.

Roblox wants these cases in private arbitration

Roblox and Discord have asked the court to move bellwether cases into arbitration; the hearing is January 13, 2027. Preserve chats, screenshots and account details now, and keep your state filing deadline in view. MDL 3166 arbitration schedule

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Mason David Arnao Mason David Arnao is an American entrepreneur, software engineer, and business executive based in Stuart, Florida. His career spans more than two decades in technology, automation, and lead generation systems. Arnao began his professional journey in the late 1990s as a computer technician for the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was responsible for linking scoreboards, officials’ laptops, and stat monitors to broadcast networks. His technical precision and systems knowledge led him to join Professional Hospital Supply as a software engineer. There, he developed applications that improved data flow between medical suppliers and healthcare institutions, solidifying his foundation in enterprise-grade software development. By the early 2000's, Arnao advanced into web and SaaS infrastructure through Website Buddy LLC, a Florida-based development firm focused on building web tools for small businesses and online marketers. The experience refined his understanding of user-driven software and scalable online systems. In 2013, Arnao founded Waypoint Software, LLC, headquartered in Stuart, Florida. As President and Managing Partner, he built the company into a recognized provider of lead generation and real-time lead distribution technology. Waypoint’s software automates the acquisition, validation, and routing of consumer inquiries for marketing firms and data aggregators worldwide. The company serves hundreds of clients and is listed by the Better Business Bureau under “Sales Lead Generation.” Through Waypoint Software, Arnao has become a notable figure in the digital lead industry, combining technical engineering with automation strategy. His focus on system reliability, transparent data flow, and scalable integrations continues to position Waypoint as an industry leader in real-time lead management solutions.