eBay settles with couple "terrorized" in bizarre stalking scandal

Core Impact Points

• The couple, Ina and David Steiner, received online threats, upsetting deliveries, and pornographic magazines addressed to David Steiner, which were sent to their neighbors.
• Law enforcement traced a rental van that followed David Steiner to an eBay employee, leading to the Department of Justice charging seven eBay executives and employees with cyberstalking.
• The settlement includes $48.7 million for the Steiners, $6 million to various charities, and $1 million to a charity protecting First Amendment rights in Ina Steiner's name.
• Former eBay CEO Devin Wenig will donate $2 million to the Steiners and $1 million to a charity, while eBay will give $6 million to charities.
• The case highlights the importance of corporate accountability and the need for companies to protect their employees and customers from harassment and cyberstalking.
• The settlement is a significant victory for the Steiners, who suffered severe emotional distress and financial losses due to the harassment.