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IANAL, but would it be possible to sue Google (in small claims) over the nuisance?



What are the monetary damages, and how can you prove Google caused the damage?


The monetary damages would be determined based on the level of nuisance caused, which could be objectively measured by the data google keeps on trip routing that has utilized that particular road.

Love the whole "nothing can be measured, who can say!?" attitude on Google of all fucking things. They log everything and delete nothing. Yes, they absolutely do know how many people they've routed down that person's driveway, and a subpoena/discovery would clear it right up.


Seeking damages seems silly, but I’m sure that’s something you could get a court to order Google to change.

Technically you could make the argument that the map directions are incitement/solicitation to commit a crime. But I doubt you’d get a prosecutor to pick up that case.


Just make it up. This will never go to trial. Google's lawyers will see that the plaintiff is correct and make the change in maps.




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