I agree. But I wonder if Greer ever looked forward to see the eventual impact of the case (as, surely, Felos did). Could have just been cronyism on his part assigning associates, chatting with friends, ruling with business partners of associates, etc. He may have just looked at Terri as an insignificant blob (actually, he did say something along those lines) and the Schindlers as nuisances. Best to keep all your cronies happy in your kingdom! It was probably really easy to get caught up in Felos' whirlwind and his political power and allies. Especially when all this money started pouring his way to help him generate one of the largest judicial campaign war chests seen in Pinellas County. Who knows what other "favors" poured his way. Of course he "listened" to the person he "trusted" more in court.
Felos is another story. He USED his contacts, doctors, political allies, etc. He needs an entire thread of his own. Major agenda going on, even shapes new laws, and he gets to be entirely obvious about it!
Greer also benefited by the Schindlers having poor legal representation and not presenting key information at the right time. Greer could decide that this was the moment that he would make some material decision and later rebuttal affadavits were tossed out. The Schindlers hoped for too many years that justice would prevail and if things went against them in court, they court appeal. They were SOOOOO out-lawyered and out-spent.
I know, it's so sad.
The court system couldn't have been more abusive, brutal or hostile. It chewed them up and spit them out, leaving them penniless and minus a member of their family. I've never seen anything like it.