Companies are suing people for writing bad reviews online By Isiah Carey, FOX 26 News Published August 2, 2019 News FOX 26 Houston Facebook Twitter Print Email HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Have you ever posted a negative review online? Be careful what you say, some people are getting sued for writing bad reivews. They're called "SLAPP" lawsuits, which stands for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation".