September 15, 2025
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Appeals court lets dentist’s defamation suit proceed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that a Twin Cities dentist’s defamation lawsuit over a negative Google review may move forward, allowing the case to continue in district court. The decision clarifies that claims tied to allegedly false online statements can proceed past initial challenges in Minnesota.

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Key Facts

  • Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling allowing the case to proceed
  • Case involves a Twin Cities dentist and a negative Google review
  • The decision sends the matter forward in the lower court for further proceedings

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Court of Appeals: Defamation lawsuit by Twin Cities dentist over negative Google review can proceed
Startribune September 15, 2025
  • Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling allowing the case to proceed
  • Case involves a Twin Cities dentist and a negative Google review
  • The decision sends the matter forward in the lower court for further proceedings