eBay has agreed to pay David and Ina Steiner nearly $50 million following a harassment campaign against them by former employees. The settlement, announced on July 30, 2026, includes $46.15 million from eBay, $2 million from former CEO Devin Wenig, $500,000 from former Senior Vice President Wendy Jones, and $50,000 from former Chief Communications Officer Steve Wymer. The Steiners, who run the eCommerce Bytes newsletter, reported on eBay's business practices, prompting the harassment. The couple received disturbing packages and threatening messages, and the lawsuit alleged attempts to intimidate them. eBay has condemned the actions of its former employees and expressed apologies to the Steiners. The settlement also includes $6 million in donations to nonprofits, with Wenig contributing $1 million to a charity supporting First Amendment rights.
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eBay Settles Harassment Case with Journalists for Nearly $50 Million
eBay has settled a harassment lawsuit with journalists David and Ina Steiner for nearly $50 million after former employees engaged in a campaign to intimidate them. The settlement includes compensation from eBay and its former executives, as well as donations to various nonprofits. eBay has publicly condemned the actions of its former employees and apologized to the Steiners.
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eBay Settles Harassment Case with Journalists for Nearly $50 Million