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Justice Department sues eBay for selling hundreds of thousands of illegally polluting products

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FILE - An eBay app is shown on a mobile phone, July 11, 2019, in Miami. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, the U.S. Justice Department filed a civil complaint against eBay, claiming the online company unlawfully sold and distributed hundreds of thousands of products that violated various environmental laws. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
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Overview

  • eBay accused of selling over 343,000 emission control defeat devices since 2019.
  • Company also distributed thousands of unregistered and restricted pesticides.
  • Products included COVID-19 protection claims and banned chemicals.
  • Lawsuit seeks court orders barring sales and civil penalties.
  • eBay claims it removes majority of offending listings but will defend itself.