eBays agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
eBay’s multi‑million‑dollar settlement ends a bizarre harassment claim involving cockroaches and a bloody pig mask
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A settlement of up to $56 million will be paid to a Massachusetts couple who said eBay sent them cockroaches and a bloody pig mask. The couple described the incident as a harassment campaign tied to eBay’s former executives.
Boston.com reports the sum as “nearly $50 million,” while The New York Times and Ars Technica cite $56 million and WIRED notes $55.7 million. The discrepancy underscores differing reporting angles.
The reported settlement sum varies, with Boston.com citing “nearly $50 million” and other outlets listing $56 million. Future reporting may clarify how the campaign was orchestrated and whether eBay will implement new harassment safeguards.
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Sources (4)
- eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Mass. couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask Boston.com · 2h ago
- eBay, former execs pay $56M to settle “bloody pig mask” harassment case Ars Technica · 4h ago
- Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million The New York Times · 4h ago
- Ebay Has to Pay $55.7 Million in Settlement for Its Unhinged Harassment Campaign WIRED · 4h ago
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What harassment actions did the couple allege?
They said eBay sent them cockroaches and a bloody pig mask.
What settlement amounts are reported?
Boston.com cites “nearly $50 million,” The New York Times and Ars Technica cite $56 million, and WIRED cites $55.7 million.
Who is responsible for paying the settlement?
eBay and its former executives are named as the payers.
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