Seven eBay employees pleaded guilty to criminal charges and were sentenced to probation or prison time for their involvement in the campaign. In January 2023, eBay reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges related to interstate travel for stalking, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice.
In their opposition filings, the Steiners argue that Wenig took personal offense to articles written by Ms. Steiner and even demanded that eBay personnel take action against her. They also allege that Wymer was directly involved in directing the harassment campaign, quoting him as saying that he wanted Ms. Steiner “done” and expressing extreme hatred toward her.
The Steiners further argue that Jones and Progressive Force Concepts cannot escape liability, given the extraordinary nature of the case, as noted by U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris. The couple seeks punitive damages for some of their claims, with California law applying to claims for emotional distress and civil conspiracy.
