eBay to pay $59M to settle controlled substances act allegations

eBay has agreed to pay $59M and to enhance its compliance program to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act in connection with thousands of pill presses and encapsulating machines that were sold through its website, the DOJ announced. In addition to the monetary settlement, eBay also has agreed to maintain and enhance its compliance program with respect to its prohibited and restricted items policy as it pertains to sales of pill presses, counterfeit molds, stamps, and dies, and encapsulating machines. “The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability,” the Department noted.