The whole $2.7 billion nonsense is just performative silliness

Well, they do have an argument for that number, and arguments for additional punitive damages. And they are demanding a jury trial. They have a very strong case on the merits; Smartmatic didn't provide goods or services to any of the swing states; and the law firms for the plaintiffs have a lot of experience picking juries that like giving big awards. On the other hand, big awards do often get reduced on appeal, or even thrown out entirely.

It would be a gamble, but not ultimately a winning one. Fox's lawyers of course know all this and can do the math. They'll settle. Sidney and Rudy, I don't know.