eBay settles stalking lawsuit with journalists days before trial

by | Feb 26, 2026 | E-commerce News

eBay and former executives reached a settlement with journalists Ina and David Steiner just days before a civil trial regarding a 2019 harassment campaign was set to begin. The agreement ends a five-year legal battle where security personnel sent live insects and bloody masks to the couple. The court dismissed the case without prejudice as the parties are finalizing the undisclosed terms within 60 days.

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