EBay agrees to $55.7 million settlement over harassment campaign
eBay and three former executives agreed to a $55.7 million settlement with a Massachusetts couple over a harassment campaign involving stalking and bizarre threats.Summary
EBay and three former top executives agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts couple David and Ina Steiner, who were subjected to a harassment campaign that included sending cockroaches, fly larvae and a bloody Halloween pig mask. The campaign, allegedly ordered by then‑CEO Devin Wenig to "take her down" after their newsletter criticized the company, led to criminal convictions of seven former employees with sentences up to 57 months and a $3 million fine against eBay. As part of the settlement, eBay will pay the Steiners $46.15 million, fund $6 million in charitable contributions and issue a strongly‑worded statement about the conduct of its former executives; Wenig will also pay $2 million personally and donate $1 million to a First‑Amendment charity, while Wendy Jones and Steve Wymer will pay $500,000 and $50,000 respectively.
(Source：The Economic Times)