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eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement

eBay and three former executives have agreed to a $55.7 million settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted in a cyberstalking campaign after their newsletter covered eBay critically. The harassment included sending disturbing items like live insects and a bloody pig mask, leading to a high-profile lawsuit filed in 2021.

Background

The case highlights the extreme measures some corporate executives may take against critics, raising concerns about accountability and ethics in big tech. It also underscores the risks faced by independent journalists covering major companies.

Source
The Verge
Published
Jul 29, 2026 at 05:11 AM
Score
7.0 / 10