Search Engine Watch
SEO News

Google Sued Over Site Penalty By KinderStart.com

by ,  Comments

Reuters reports that KinderStart.com is suing Google over "downgrading its search-result ranking without reason or warning." There are a total of seven counts to the suit (download PDF);

  1. Violation of the right to free speech under the U.S. Constitution and the California Constitution
  2. Sherman Act Section 2: Monopolization
  3. Unfair competition under California Business & Professional Code 172000
  4. Unfair competition under California Business & Professional Code 17040
  5. Breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
  6. Defamation and libel
  7. Negligent interference with prospective economic advantage

I have my additional thoughts here, but I would expect Danny to comment on this later today (he is a bit busy now).

Want to discuss, join the Search Engine Watch Forum thread named Google sued for penalizing site.


Know your Ambiguous Customer: Effective Multi-Channel Tracking
ClickZ Academy Wednesday, June 5 at 1pm ET - Learn why a move from the "batch and blast" email approach enables better conversations with your customers.
Register today - don't miss this free webinar!

Recommend this story

Commenting policy Add a Comment