Libel Suit Againt Google, AOL and Yahoo

Mar 21, 2004 - 7:26 pm 0 by
Filed Under Search News

I personally think this is crazy, just like many of the lawsuits out there today in the US Court district. However, keeping personal issues aside, WebmasterWorld reported this news.

Specifically, the search results falsely represent that plaintiffs Maughan and/or Brown & Maughan have been disciplined for gross negligence, for failing to timely submit a client's claim for refund of overpayment of taxes, and for practicing as a CPA without a permit," according to the proposed class action filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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