Seattle Plastic Surgery fake reviews Scandal, must pay $5M 

SEATTLE PLASTIC SURGERY NIGHTMARE UNCOVERED: $5M SETTLEMENT REVEALS SHOCKING PRACTICES

Image Courtesy: Pixabay By: Mansoor Ali ( Admin)

Fake Reviews Exposed

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Forced NDAs

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Restitution for Victims

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$5 Million Settlement

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Attorney Fees

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Illegal Business Practices

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Threats and Intimidation

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Consumer Trust Violated

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Consumer Trust Violated

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