eBay Settles $46 Million Harassment Case Over Campaign Targeting Critical Journalists

eBay agreed to pay $46 million to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists whom the company systematically harassed, including sending disturbing items like a bloody pig mask to their homes. The campaign targeted reporters who had written critical coverage of the e-commerce platform, marking a rare corporate accountability moment in tech.

Why it matters: This case demonstrates the potential consequences when tech companies deploy coordinated harassment campaigns against press critics, setting a precedent for corporate accountability in the industry.