“Winnipeg Dental Clinic Sues over Defamatory Reviews”

A dental clinic in Winnipeg has taken legal action against an individual responsible for negative online reviews, alleging defamation. The clinic asserts that the man disseminated false and defamatory information through various online platforms in July, criticizing his experience at the facility after a tooth extraction procedure. The lawsuit claims the man’s reviews accused the clinic of incompetence, specifically mentioning issues with oral sedation and stitches. The man’s review, quoted in the lawsuit, suggested that seeking dental care from a homeless person would be less painful. The clinic is pursuing damages, including the removal of defamatory content and prevention of future posts by the individual. While the clinic declined to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings, they emphasized the importance of constructive criticism for service enhancement but condemned spreading inaccurate and damaging statements. Despite the man deleting one review, the clinic asserts that the remaining online posts have caused harm to its reputation and business. The allegations are yet to be addressed in court, with a formal response pending.