“The Steiner’s always believed what happened to them was not only egregious, but scary. Scary that an American corporation can engage in a campaign of terror against innocent people who simply exercised their First Amendment rights. The Steiner’s know, if they don’t stand up to such corporate activities and ask a jury to hold eBay fully accountable, all corporations will presume they too can act in such despicable ways. That is why Judge Saris allowing the pursuit of punitive damages is so important. Punitive damages are intended to deter such behavior in the future, and the Steiner’s are pleased a jury will be able to send such a message with a money verdict.”
– Andrew Finkelstein, lawyer representing The Steiners