United States of America v. EBay, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:23-cv-07173

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Orelia E. Merchant

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  1. October 01, 2024

    EBay Beats Gov't Claims Over Sale Of Polluting Products

    A New York federal judge Monday tossed a government lawsuit accusing eBay Inc. of hawking illegal automotive, paint removal and pesticide products, holding that the e-commerce giant does not meet the definition of a "seller" and has Section 230 immunity as a publisher of third-party content.

  2. February 12, 2024

    EBay Not Sold On Feds' Illegal Goods Suit

    EBay Inc. has told a New York federal judge that the federal government's lawsuit accusing it of facilitating the sale of products in violation of environmental laws would bring about an "unprecedented expansion" of the statutes' power if the claims are allowed to proceed.

  3. September 27, 2023

    DOJ Sues EBay For Defeat Device, Solvent, Pesticide Sales

    EBay Inc. is facilitating sales of automotive, paint removal and pesticide products that contribute to "massive" air pollution and pose deadly dangers to people, despite knowing those goods are illegal and having been told to stop by federal regulators, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.