SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a
global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, today responded to the filing of a complaint by
the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to hold eBay liable
for the sale of products alleged to violate certain
laws administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. eBay
issued the following statement:
"Maintaining a safe and trusted marketplace for our global
community of sellers and buyers is a fundamental principle of our
business at eBay. We dedicate significant resources, implement
state-of-the-art technology and ensure our teams are properly
trained to prevent prohibited items from being listed on the
marketplace. Indeed, eBay is blocking and removing more than 99.9%
of the listings for the products cited by the DOJ, including
millions of listings each year. And eBay has partnered closely with
law enforcement, including the DOJ, for over two decades on
identifying emerging risks and assisting with prevention and
enforcement.
"The Government's actions are entirely unprecedented and eBay
intends to vigorously defend itself."
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that
connects people and builds communities to create economic
opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and
sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing
everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in
San Jose, California, eBay is one
of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for
discovering great value and unique selection. In 2022, eBay enabled
nearly $74 billion of gross
merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its
global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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