Japan doctors sue Google Maps over ‘punching bag’ reviews

Approximately 60 medical professionals in Japan have filed a class-action complaint, dubbed the first of its type, accusing Google Maps of ignoring negative reviews of their clinics. — Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik

TOKYO: Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring vitriolic reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit touted as the first of its kind.

The medics are seeking 1.4mil yen (RM43,047) in total damages from Google in a bid to hold the US tech titan accountable for inaction over the reviews.