[clintonh8r]

I doubt that the plaintiffs are interested in settling.

[freeandfreezing]

I would not be surprised if the plaintiffs would accept 20+ million and their legal fees instead of working through the appeal process, and Oberlin should be smart enough to realize that the plaintiff's have laid the foundation for an appeal on the damages cap. So if the plaintiffs win on appeal Oberlin is looking at more than 40 million dollars, along with interest and the legal fees amount.

So Oberlin could have a 50 million dollar exposure, they could offer the plaintiffs 25 million today and no legal fees and it would still be a good strategy.

I understand and appreciate your point, but the plaintiffs at this point have a very strong position relative to Oberlin. Oberlin should settle, even if that might look more like a surrender.