eBay to pay $56mn after harassment campaign against couple

'Crush this lady': how eBay harassment campaign led to $56M payout

eBay has agreed to pay $56 million to settle a lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts couple who were subjected to a campaign of harassment and intimidation by company employees. The couple, David and Ina Steiner, were targeted after their newsletter criticized eBay's business practices. The harassment included sending threatening messages, delivering a bloody pig mask to their home, and even attempting to install a GPS tracker on their car. The settlement follows criminal charges against several former eBay employees, including the company's former security director.