Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I suspect the defendant will go to great lengths to avoid a public trial on this particular topic at this particular moment in time. Discovery process will just fine-tune the number of zeros on the check. Only prudent, the publicity would likely cost more than a settlement.
That's the game. Civil trials have become a rare thing.
Plaintiff: These are horrible facts for you, you can't have this publicity, and you will get creamed at trial. I have you over a barrel, so get out your checkbook.
Defendant: We are going to wear you down and outspend you with discovery and motions. We will put your character on trial and we will destroy you in the end. If the checkbook ever comes out, it will have very few zeros.
Game on!
