Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India | TechCrunch
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Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India | TechCrunch
"Motorola has sought a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or sharing what it describes as false or defamatory content about its products including reviews, videos, comments, and boycott campaigns."
"One of the creators said the post cited in the suit related to an incident they had verified, adding that the company had replaced the device. "Brand is just mentally harassing us, and they want to set an example," the creator told TechCrunch."
"India is the second-biggest market for Motorola after the U.S., accounting for about 21% of its global smartphone shipments in 2025, according to data from International Data Corporation."
Motorola has filed a lawsuit in India against social media platforms and content creators for allegedly defamatory posts. The lawsuit seeks to remove content and prevent the publication of what Motorola claims is false information about its products. It targets unfavorable reviews and user comments, citing numerous posts that include allegations of device malfunctions. Content creators involved in the lawsuit expressed concerns about the impact on their ability to provide honest coverage, fearing repercussions from the company.
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