Oberlin posted an appeal bond in the amount of the judgment, or close to it. Gibsons Bakery should be able to collect against the bond if the college loses its appeal to the OH Sup. Ct.
The Oberlin endowment fund exceeds $1 billion. The school has plenty of cash to pay the judgment plus interest.
This case is a prime example of the use of the justice system by the well heeled to prevent justice from being delivered. Those with deep pockets can use procedural delays to delay and wear out less affluent opponents. Likely Oberlin and its attorneys have made a quick private settlement offer for significantly less than the judgment. The alternative for the bakery is to spend years in litigation, struggling to keep their business going in the face of boycotts by the school, students, and likely many of the townspeople.
There is a reason the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial. Unfortunately the judicial system no longer functions to provide plaintiffs or defendants swift justice. Lawyers and judges have distorted the system to serve the wealthy, not the common citizen.