Business Reviews Class Action
Online review platforms boast about “trust,” yet they knowingly let anyone post ratings with no identity check, purchase proof, or limit on repeat spam. Fake one-star blasts and bot swarms slip through while the site looks the other way, then it sells pricey “premium” plans that give businesses the basic tools to flag or bury the abuse. A few bogus one-star ratings can tank search rankings and drive customers away overnight for restaurants, clinics, repair shops, and solo professionals.
Loevy + Loevy is investigating whether these pay-to-play tactics violate consumer-protection and unfair-competition laws. If your company’s revenue or reputation dropped after fake reviews appeared, or if you were pressured to purchase an expensive subscription just to manage them, you may have a claim.
We work on contingency: you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Complete the short, secure form below; our team will follow up only if we believe we can help.
At a Glance
Who is affected?
Local retailers, restaurants, clinics, repair services, real estate agents, and any small or mid-size business hit by unverified reviews and then steered toward paid “reputation management” tiers.
Who is affected?
Review sites allegedly: 1) publish unvetted or AI-generated reviews, 2) restrict free tools needed to dispute them, and 3) sell pricey subscriptions to suppress, remove, or respond, turning fake criticism into a revenue stream.
Gathering screenshots, subscription invoices, and revenue data to prepare a class action in 2025.
Your rights
Businesses may seek recovery of lost profits, subscription fees, and an injunction requiring fair review-verification practices.
Cost
No upfront fees. Loevy + Loevy advances all costs, and is paid only if we secure a favorable settlement or verdict.
How you can protect your business
If a surge of dubious one-star reviews hurt your sales, and the platform pushed an expensive “premium” tier as the fix, you may fit this case. Share a few details through the secure form below. Your submission is free and confidential; our team will contact you only if we believe we can help.
Fake reviews shouldn’t dictate your livelihood. Tell us your story today, at no cost, and help hold review platforms accountable.
Submission Form
FAQs
Will the platform retaliate if I join?
Retaliation could add new legal claims. Most platforms avoid actions that deepen their liability
Do I need proof the reviews are fake?
Suspicious timing, copied text, or identical usernames help, but you don’t need conclusive proof to start. We will investigate authenticity.
Can I stay anonymous?
Only lead plaintiffs are named; most class members remain confidential.
What could my business recover?
Refunds of “reputation” subscription fees, compensation for proven lost sales, and court-ordered changes to review-verification policies.
Will this cost me anything?
Nothing up front. Loevy + Loevy advances every expense and collects a fee only if we win money or court-ordered relief for the class.
What information is helpful?
Screenshots of fake reviews, dates they appeared, any subscription invoices, and sales or booking data showing the downturn.
Why Join a Class Action?
Joining a class action means shared costs, greater leverage, and a real chance to hold wrongdoers accountable—all without taking on the fight alone. And you pay nothing unless we win.i
