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eBay to pay $55.7M for employee-led harassment campaign

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eBay has agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a harassment campaign orchestrated by its employees and contractors. The campaign targeted a couple who had been critical of the company, making their lives difficult for several months. This settlement comes six years after the initial harassment occurred. AI

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eBay to pay $55.7M for employee-led harassment campaign

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