Motorola Sues Social Media Platforms and Creators in India
Source: Slashdot
Lawsuit Overview
Motorola has filed a lawsuit in India against social media platforms and content creators, alleging that numerous posts are defamatory. The filing was obtained by TechCrunch and is being heard in a Bengaluru court.
Defendants
The complaint names the following platforms and dozens of individual creators:
- X
- YouTube
Claims
Motorola seeks:
- A permanent injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or sharing what it describes as false or defamatory content about its products.
- Takedown of the identified content.
- Broader restraint on reviews, videos, comments, and boycott campaigns that the company claims are false or defamatory.
The complaint cites hundreds of posts across the platforms, including videos alleging device issues and claims that phones have caught fire. It also targets unfavorable product reviews and user commentary that Motorola alleges are false.
Company Statement
A Motorola spokesperson said the company initiated legal action “in the interest of public safety” against what it described as demonstrably false claims that its devices had exploded or caught fire. The spokesperson added that Motorola does not seek to suppress legitimate reviews or criticism, is reviewing the scope of the proceedings, and has apologized to creators who were affected inadvertently.
Creator Reaction
One online creator told TechCrunch that they expect more such legal action in the future, as evolving rules around online content increase liability for creators and platforms—a trend reflected in recently proposed changes to India’s IT rules aimed at tightening oversight of online content.