eBay Pays $56M in Harassment Case
eBay has reached a settlement of $55.7 million with the married couple David and Ina Steiner following a harassment and stalking campaign carried out by former company employees in 2019. The campaign involved sending packages containing live insects, inappropriate materials, and a pig mask smeared with blood to their home, as well as publishing their home address and linking it to fake advertisements. The employees also tracked the couple's movements and attempted to install a tracking device in their car, which led to police intervention and criminal charges against former eBay officials. The company paid a $3 million criminal fine. The settlement compensates the couple with a substantial amount of money, allocates $6 million to charity, and emphasizes the need to hold those responsible accountable for actions that constitute serious violations of privacy and human rights.
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