Melissa Hague Appointed to Leadership in National Roblox MDL
PHILADELPHIA — February 19, 2026 — The Joel Bieber Firm announced today that attorney Melissa Hague, Esq., Director of the firm’s Sexual Assault Division, has been appointed by Chief United States District Judge Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3166. The appointment was entered on February 17, 2026.
“This appointment carries a profound responsibility, and it is a privilege to advocate on behalf of such deserving plaintiffs”
The multidistrict litigation (MDL) consolidates cases filed across the country in federal court and centralizes them in the Northern District of California District Court for coordinated discovery, motion practice, and pretrial management. The cases all involve children who were sexually exploited and targeted through Roblox and coerced and manipulated into generating and distributing child sexual abuse material.
The Court’s selection recognizes Hague’s extensive experience in sexual abuse litigation and the firm’s trauma-informed approach to representing child survivors. As part of her appointment to the MDL Executive Committee, Hague will be responsible for advocating on behalf of the interests of families who were tragically harmed by Roblox’s deficient platform. Under the Court’s Order, appointed leadership will be responsible for coordinating discovery, retaining experts, and ensuring that trauma-informed practices are implemented throughout the proceedings on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide.
Now our clients will finally
get their day in court.
“This appointment carries a profound responsibility, and it is a privilege to advocate on behalf of such deserving plaintiffs,” said Melissa Hague, Esq., Director of the Sexual Assault Division at The Joel Bieber Firm. “I am honored by the Court’s trust and committed to ensuring that all children and families who have suffered the trauma of sexual exploitation are treated with the dignity, compassion, and rigorous advocacy they deserve.”
“Melissa’s appointment is a testament to the quality of work our Sexual Assault Team brings to every case,” said Joel Bieber, Esq., Founding Partner. “We are fully committed to this litigation and to the families who have trusted us to fight for their children.”
About the Roblox MDL
In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation (MDL No. 3166) was established in December 2025, consolidating more than 80 federal cases involving allegations that Roblox failed to protect children from predators who used the platform to sexually groom, exploit, and, in some cases, assault minors. The MDL is centralized before Chief Judge Seeborg in the Northern District of California.
If Your Child Was Harmed on Roblox
If Your Child Was Harmed on Roblox
Families whose children were targeted, groomed, or sexually exploited through Roblox may have legal rights. The Joel Bieber Firm offers free, confidential consultations for families seeking to understand their options. Contact us at www.joelbieber.com or www.assaultvictimlawyer.com, or call 267-554-2414. All inquiries are managed with strict confidentiality and our trauma-informed approach.
