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EBay, former executives to pay $56 million to settle couple’s harassment case
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Key Points:
- EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple who were victims of a stalking and harassment campaign by eBay employees in retaliation for their critical newsletter coverage.
- The settlement includes $46.15 million paid directly to the couple, $6 million in charitable contributions, and a strongly-worded statement condemning the conduct of the executives involved.
- Seven former eBay employees pleaded guilty and were sentenced for their roles in the harassment scheme, which involved sending disturbing items to the couple and attempts to surveil and track their movements.
- Former CEO Devin Wenig, who was never charged, will personally pay $2 million to the couple and donate $1 million to a First Amendment rights charity, while two other executives will pay smaller amounts as part of the settlement.
- EBay acknowledged the wrongdoing, apologized to the victims, and had previously paid a $3 million fine after being criminally charged for the harassment campaign.
