Roblox was sued by the People of California on Thursday on accusations that the online gaming platform created an inappropriate digital hub for children and permitted predators to exploit minors. The lawsuit brought by Los Angeles County counsel Dawyn R.

Los Angeles County has slapped Roblox with a lawsuit accusing the wildly popular kids’ gaming platform of giving predators a gateway to groom and exploit children. The suit alleges Roblox falsely marketed itself as a safe haven for kids while operating what officials called a “breeding ground for predators.

A Georgia Tech expert says debate over Roblox reflects a much bigger national reckoning over how Big Tech protects children online.