According to reports today a man is being sued for libel over leaving negative eBay feedback – admittedly, this is a story that is not celeb news, but nonetheless newsworthy! [Website – Amy Grindhouse]
Today’s ridiculousness…
“Man who was sold the wrong phone on eBay is sued by seller after leaving negative feedback”
According to The Daily Fail:
When Chris Read bought a mobile phone through eBay, it was described as being in good condition.
But when the phone arrived a few days later, he was disappointed to find it was the wrong model and appeared to be damaged.
After returning his purchase and receiving a refund from the seller, Joel Jones, he used the online auction website’s feedback section – which can be read by other people – to give his honest opinion of the transaction.
But he has now received an email threatening him with libel action. And it will be a legal first if the case reaches court.
Mr Jones claims the unfavourable comments have damaged his business. The legal missive goes on to warn Mr Read that if he fails to retract his comments he will be dragged to court where he faces costs, lawyers’ fees and damages.
The legal letter he received states: ‘The negative feedback you left on October 3 regarding Samsung F700 was unfair and is damaging to my business’s reputation and ability to trade. We require a signed statement accepting that the feedback is unfair.’
Unless such a statement was forthcoming within seven days, said the letter, legal action would commence.
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