eBay and three former top executives have settled a civil lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts couple over a 2019 harassment campaign. The total settlement is $55.7 million, with eBay paying $46.15 million, and includes charitable contributions and a public apology. The harassment targeted the couple's critical newsletter EcommerceBytes and involved sending cockroaches, a bloody pig mask, and death threats. Seven former employees have already pleaded guilty in a related criminal case.
- eBay and three former top executives, including ex-CEO Devin Wenig, agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by Massachusetts couple David and Ina Steiner.
- The 2019 harassment campaign was retaliation for the Steiners' critical newsletter EcommerceBytes and included sending live cockroaches, a bloody pig mask, and death threats.
- eBay will pay $46.15 million of the settlement, with the remainder covered by individuals, along with charitable contributions and a public apology.
- Seven former eBay employees have already pleaded guilty in a related criminal case.