EBay will pay $59 million settlement over pill presses sold online as US undergoes overdose epidemic
apSEP 2023
eBay to Pay $59M Over Sales of Drug-Making Tools
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The Spin
Narrative A
eBay chose to settle this case because it knew it had violated several government regulations, in particular the CSA. Hopefully, this financial penalty will deter the e-commerce giant from ever placing these items for sale again.
Narrative B
This settlement isn't an admission of guilt, but a way to avoid the cost of a lengthy legal battle. eBay continues to have a positive history of working voluntarily with law enforcement to take such products off its site. Customers can rest assured eBay will continue to provide safe and customer-focused service.