Ina and David Steiner, who run a popular ecommerce blog critical of eBay, were targeted by eBay executives. A court ordered eBay and former executives to pay $56 million for harassment and stalking.
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eBay, Former Execs Ordered to Pay $56M in Blogger Harassment Case
Ina and David Steiner, who run a popular ecommerce blog critical of eBay, were targeted by eBay executives. A court ordered eBay and former executives to pay $56 million for harassment and stalking.
Ina and David Steiner run a popular ecommerce blog that had angered eBay executives due to its critical coverage.
This case highlights the risks faced by independent critics in the ecommerce space and the legal consequences for corporate retaliation. It underscores the importance of protecting free speech and ethical conduct online.
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