Sounds like that stem bolt was overtightened. Given the surface area between the stem and steerer, they don't need to be tight at all.
Sounds like it happened at the other side of the stem. But I agree with what you're saying.
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Sounds like it happened at the other side of the stem. But I agree with what you're saying.