‘You’re not allowed to leave bad reviews‘: Woman says she’s getting sued over leaving a 1-star review. Is that possible?

Online reviews have made it significantly easier to tell if a product you’re buying, or if a store you’re visiting, has left a positive impression on its customers.

However, reviews are not always as they seem. Amazon has come under fire after their site was accused of being full of fake reviews, and Google has recently made efforts to crack down on fake reviews for businesses that can be found via its search engine.  

Still, a negative review of a business can be an important...