Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over ‘groundless’ reviews


A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against US search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced derogatory and often false comments. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4mil yen in damages for 63 medical professionals. — AP

TOKYO: A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against US search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced derogatory and often false comments.

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4mil yen (RM43,376) in damages for 63 medical professionals.

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