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S'pore retailer sues customer over negative Shopee review, loses case, ordered to pay customer S$4,000
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Khine Zin Htet , as published by Mothership
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The customer's review was deemed fair comment, and the retailer was ordered to pay costs. A customer posted a negative review on an e-commerce platform, which led to a lawsuit from the retailer.
A customer posted a negative review on an e-commerce platform, which led to a lawsuit from the retailer. The retailer claimed defamation, but the judge ruled in favor of the customer. The judge noted that negative reviews are a normal part of online shopping and not all are defamatory.
The customer's review was deemed fair comment, and the retailer was ordered to pay costs. The amount to be paid is S$4,000. The judge's decision emphasizes the importance of allowing buyers to share their opinions.
Further details about the case are available, including the judge's full statement on the matter.
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Category: business Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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