Google has filed a lawsuit against a Maryland man and others, accusing them of creating over 10,000 fraudulent business listings and fake reviews on Google Maps. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court, follows an investigation that began after a small business owner reported a possible impersonator on the platform. Google's general counsel, Halimah DeLaine Prado, stated that the litigation aims to hold these scammers accountable for their actions. The company has uncovered a widespread scheme involving illegitimate listings that mislead consumers and undermine legitimate businesses.