Massachusetts Journalists Harassed by eBay Security Team Settle for $56 Million

A couple from Massachusetts who were stalked and harassed by an eBay security team have reached a $56 million settlement. The two victims, who worked as journalists, were targeted by employees from the Silicon Valley-based e-commerce giant. The disturbing case drew widespread attention to the lengths corporate security personnel allegedly went to intimidate the pair. The settlement also reignited broader debates about the degree of accountability that corporate executives should bear when misconduct occurs under their watch.