# eBay to Pay $55.7 Million to Settle Harassment Campaign

eBay has agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a federal case over a harassment campaign that employees waged against a couple who ran a newsletter critical of the company. The campaign involved threatening messages, a stalker-like surveillance, and other unhinged tactics. This settlement highlights the serious legal consequences for corporate misconduct and retaliation against critics.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/ebay-has-to-pay-dollar557-million-in-settlement-for-its-unhinged-harassment-campaign/) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:15:19 +0000
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/ebay-former-execs-pay-56m-to-settle-bloody-pig-mask-harassment-case/) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:02:15 +0000