eBay has agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple after former employees were accused of carrying out a campaign of harassment against the pair, according to reports. The case drew attention because the alleged conduct went far beyond online abuse and included anonymous deliveries, cyberstalking and surveillance.
The couple, described as bloggers, allegedly received deeply disturbing packages, including live cockroaches and a fetal pig. Those shipments became central to a broader account of intimidation that prosecutors and civil claims said was designed to frighten and unsettle them.
The reported settlement marks a major financial resolution tied to the actions of former eBay employees. While the company itself reached the agreement, the allegations focus on ex-staff members who were accused of participating in or directing the harassment campaign against the Massachusetts couple.
The size of the payout underscores how serious the case became for eBay, combining reputational damage with a costly legal outcome. It also stands as one of the most striking examples of a corporate-linked stalking and harassment case involving anonymous deliveries and alleged monitoring of private citizens.
