Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over ‘groundless’ reviews

The doctors want damages over ‘derogatory and often false ‘comments (AP)

A group of Japanese doctors have 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 in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4 million yen (£7,276) in damages for 63 medical professionals – a symbolic amount, intended to highlight the potential dangers of Google’s technology.