So you are saying your and/or your friend feels that Palin will settle out of court for a large sum rather than pursue the case in court (which the lawyer feels she will win) and ALSO clear her name by doing so? Why? Just to save on the lawyers fees for the court case?
I don’t get it.
In such a settlement whether winning the court case or just settling it before it goes to court ....the book will be pull, RH would most likely have to declare the allegation are false and a settlement payment will be dealt.
That’s basically what going to happen whether they win or settle it - its the same results
True or not, if it were to go to court, a lot of stuff that did not appear in the book could be perused publicly.
There is a lot more to it than just saving lawyer's fees.
A settlement will have terms requiring almost immediate payment, a lawsuit will drag on for years.
Random House' 2009 revenues were just under $2.5 Billion. If their liability is really so great, 10% of this figure, say $250 million would seem like a reasonable settlement. Maybe even 20%.
When an astronomical figure is published, leaked, whatever, plus a public retraction by Random House, the truth of the matter would be quickly established.
I don't know if it is possible, but I would be demanding 30 minutes of 1 minute commercials on every single TV station in the US with Random House broadcasting a Palin-approved retraction. Spread over the next 3 months or so.
You only settle when you can’t be sure of winning or to limit your exposure when facing a likely loss.
If the facts are as presented, I can see RH pushing for a settlement but no reason why the Palin attorneys would. She stands to cash in and clear her name. No downside. She doesn’t need the money, but has high emotional desire for the latter.