Overview

• Kelley Heyer filed a lawsuit on April 11, 2025, in California, alleging Roblox used her 'Apple' dance in its Dress To Impress game without proper authorization.
• The lawsuit claims Roblox earned $123,000 from selling the dance emote between August and November 2024 before removing it.
• Heyer had copyrighted the viral dance in August 2024 and later licensed it to Fortnite under a formal agreement, which she praised as a positive collaboration.
• Roblox stated it takes intellectual property rights seriously and expressed confidence in its legal position, committing to address the matter in court.
• Heyer’s legal team remains open to a settlement, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for independent creators.