Following my previous article about online defamation, business owners frequently ask me whether they can “sue” Facebook or Yelp or Google, etc., to get a negative review removed. Or whether they can “sue” the poster for “reputation damages.” This is especially common in the trucking industry, where Carrier411 hosts a platform that allows brokers and…
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But Your Honor, He Said a Bad Thing About Me on Facebook: Business Defamation Claims in the Age of Social Media
In 2024, businesses rely on their online presence, raising concerns about protecting their reputation from false online statements. A Michigan case involving Carrier411 resulted in Penguin Trucking winning a defamation lawsuit against E.L. Hollingsworth. Michigan laws clearly define defamation, offering protection against statements damaging a business’s reputation. Legal action can defend companies from false online information.