It's about time!!
Though I find it interesting that they chose to file suit in France, vs. the US (since eBay is headquartered in the US). I also wonder what sort of attitude Hermes will present with regard to the sale of authentic Hermes items on the site.
These lawsuits seem to result in limitations being placed on sellers with authentic items, and the counterfeiters seem to thrive nonetheless (if the LV lawsuit and ebay's reaction is any indication).
I think EBay Europe is now a separate entity from it's American counterpart.