INDIANA -- Attorney General Todd Rokita is filing lawsuit against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc. in response to several alleged cases of Indiana children being targeted on the platforms.

In a press release from Rokita, he claims Roblox, the maker of an online gaming platform, and Discord, the maker of a messaging app, failed to sufficiently protect its young users from online predators.

Rokita goes on to say the lawsuit seeks to prevent further harm on Roblox and Discord through securing injunctive relief and further seeks the disgorgement of money and benefits gained through the alleged unlawful conduct.

The lawsuit also looks for civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation and reimbursement of Rokita's investigative costs.

Within the press release, Rokita cited the case of Hailey Buzbee, a 17-year-old who was allegedly lured away from her home in January after a man interacted with her over Roblox and Discord "for months before her disappearance and death", claiming similar cases have taken place across Indiana and the wider United States through the platforms.