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BUSINESS DEFAMATION
The Medical Practitioner
In this case, we acted for a certified functional medical practitioner (claimant) who offered a naturopathy package to a client. After the client purchased the package, disputes arose regarding invoices submitted to insurers, leading to accusations of fraudulent activity. The client initiated a chargeback, and in response, the claimant reported this chargeback to Action Fraud, Amex Merchant Services, BUPA and to the Police. In response to this the defendant made a defamatory review on Google against the claimant. We wrote a letter before action to the defendant and the review was successfully removed and an apology was provided to our client.
Who Do I Sue for Internet Defamation?
The law is complex. Our focus in every case is to get the offending material taken down as quickly as we can. This includes seeking urgent removal from search engine results.
Our first step is to approach the person who posted the material (if known). We will also approach the publisher – the website operator or host – who may have an interest in removing material because of their potential liability under UK defamation law.
Our initial letter will:
State the precise nature of the defamation
Request the immediate removal of the material from all internet locations in which it appears
Indicate our intention to instigate legal proceedings if our requests are not met
Online Defamation Frequently Asked Questions
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