Florida Attorney General Sues Discord Over Child Messaging

The lawsuit

Florida’s attorney general sued Discord over allegations involving communication between strangers and children on the platform. The state is seeking up to for each violation involving a known minor.

The allegations say strangers could message children for years. The case places the platform’s handling of those communications at the center of the state’s legal action.

What the state is seeking

The requested amount is up to for each violation involving a known minor. The lawsuit’s allegations and requested damages will be addressed through the legal process.

The filing does not decide the claims by itself. Discord will have an opportunity to respond in court.

What comes next

The case will proceed through the court system. Future steps may include responses from Discord and decisions by the court about how the lawsuit moves forward.

The legal action concerns access to child users and messages from strangers. Its outcome will determine whether the state’s claims and requested damages are upheld.