Case Overview - A defamation case involving two local psychological consulting firms in Xi'an, where Company A sued Company B for damaging its reputation through social media statements [2] - Company B's employees accused Company A of impersonating their services and misleading clients, leading to Company A's claim for a public apology and 50,000 yuan in damages [2] Court Proceedings - The court found that Company A did engage in behavior that mimicked Company B's promotional content, causing client confusion, while Company B's statements were deemed excessive and defamatory [3] - The court ruled that Company B must issue an apology on social media and pay Company A 1,000 yuan in damages, reflecting the limited impact of the defamatory statements [3] Legal Commentary - The judge emphasized that commercial evaluations must be based on facts, and while companies can criticize competitors, they should avoid derogatory language [4] - The ruling highlighted the necessity of evidence linking damages to the alleged defamatory actions, with the court determining compensation based on the degree of fault and impact [5]