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eBay is paying nearly $50 million to settle a shocking six-year harassment case involving former employees who targeted David and Ina Steiner, a couple running an e-commerce newsletter, with terrifying acts like live cockroaches and a creepy pig mask. The Steiners sued in 2021, alleging eBay conspired to silence them, and the settlement—just before trial—awards $48.7 million, split among eBay, former execs, and includes $6 million in nonprofit donations. No confidentiality clause means the full story stays public, as the Steiners hoped to deter future abuse. eBay admits the misconduct was wrong and says it’s changed its culture. Seven former employees pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and conspiracy, while eBay paid a $3 million criminal penalty earlier this year.

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