Wired: Careful Where You Complain
A Georgia couple that published a site to complain about an allegedly shoddy home repair product found themselves sued by the company that makes Spray on Siding. This sort of suit doesn't appear to be uncommon. Many times companies sue individuals with the expectation that the defendant will give in immediately, not wanting to hire a lawyer, even if the suit has little merit. But Alan and Linda Townsend are pressing onward, enlisting the support of Public Citizen. The case could set precedents better defining individuals' protections of speech on the web in the face of corporate defamation claims.
