A federal judge in the Middle District of Florida has weighed in on whether indirectly inciting followers to flood a business with false reviews, calls, and emails can constitute a tort. The case, Couture v. Noshirvan, was decided by Judge Kyle Dudek and traces its origins to a viral video. The ruling, covered by Reason Magazine, addresses the legal boundaries of online harassment and the potential liability of those who may encourage such behavior without directly participating in it.
From Couture v. Noshirvan, decided Tuesday by Judge Kyle Dudek (M.D. Fla.): [T]he story begins with a viral video of… The post Indirectly Inciting "Followers to Flood" Business "with False Reviews, Calls, and Emails" May Be Tortious appeared first on Reason Magazine.
