Leaving negative review = potential lawsuit?

Question

I was shopping for home insurance through an insurance provider and I noticed that one of the things covered under their umbrella policies was "lawsuits over filing a negative reviews online" 😳 wtf? That's a thing? I chatted with the insurance rep online to ask if that was something that happens often and was told "more and more, more then you think"

How do you feel about that?

To me it defeats the purpose of "consumer beware" reviews some people rely on before going with a company for a big purchase, leasing an apartment, hospital experience, etc. to me it's not an honest reflection of a company if negative reviews are removed.

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If you're a business owner can you offer some insight defending this? I just don't think it's fair for someone to have to second guess their 1 star review they wrote online in fear of being sued or fined or written some ugly notice demanding it be deleted.

Answer

They could bring you to court for slander if your review is not proven

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It's been in the news a lot- companies have that disclosure, you sign. If you leave a negative review they'll immediately sue unless it's taken down. I have mixed feelings about it...negative reviews can be so subjective....but I get so mad at the business as well for going that route.

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I'm a business owner and I feel that's ridiculous to have to have insurance over leaving a bad review.  The point.of reviews is to help give others an idea of what to expect or not expect.  If I got a bad or low review I would contact the person myself and ask if there was any way I could remedy the situation.

However, there are always those out there that feel they are entitled to ALL your attention, all the time....and that the smallest mistake is the end of the world.  Or they want something for free......so you have to just pick your battles

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If there was proof that the bad review was lying that could be grounds for a lawsuit. But if there isn't considerable proof it doesn't make sense.

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I leave both possitive and negative reviews all the time that's really messed up I've never heard of such a thing

Leaving negative review = potential lawsuit?

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