Fairfax County resident sued over a Yelp review
WASHINGTON After writing a review on Yelp and Angie List about a local design and contracting firm, Fairfax County resident Jane Perez is being sued for $750,000 in damages by the contractor, Christopher Dietz.
Dietz claims Perez defamed his business with her one star review. Both took the stand Pandora Jewelry Outlet Tuesday.
Perez hired Dietz company, Dietz Development LLC, in 2011 to paint, refinish floors, do electrical, plumbing and general pandora clips-sterling silver clearance handyman work, as stated in her online review. She claims her was damaged, and the work had to be re done.
Dietz fired back at Perez by seeking a preliminary injunction, asking for her to modify her online review. The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the injunction, the Post reports. Her review is still up on the site and even includes details about the case.
The legal case examines Pandora Jewelry Outlet the areas of Internet free speech and the First Amendment. The Washington Post notes that the case is being watched by First Amendment advocates and businesses alike.
Dietz claims that Perez Cheap Pandora Charms post him for $300,000 in business and took a toll on him personally.
The Post reports that Perez was shocked that she was served with a lawsuit because of a review she posted. She is counter suing Dietz Pandora Charms Outlet Store for the response he posted to her Yelp review as well as accusing him of stealing $2,500 worth of jewelry.
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