And even in the US, truth is a defense. And the only truth statement Google is making is that "bankrupt" is a relevant search term to include in a query - that such content exists out there. That's a fact. It's opinion that this means Google is saying that someone is bankrupt.
Libel? (Score:4, Insightful)
How can it be libelous if it's true?
Re: (Score:5, Insightful)
It can be libel and true at the same time if it invades privacy, but I don't think it applies in this case.
Re: (Score:5, Informative)
But he's suing in America which has even stronger free speech laws! Good luck with that!
Re:Libel? (Score:2)
And even in the US, truth is a defense. And the only truth statement Google is making is that "bankrupt" is a relevant search term to include in a query - that such content exists out there. That's a fact. It's opinion that this means Google is saying that someone is bankrupt.