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.
You could be right, but think it’s more about getting everyone to sit up and take notice. I don’t think smartmatic are going to be owning Fox News (I mean literally) any time soon.
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.
You could be right, but think it’s more about getting everyone to sit up and take notice. I don’t think smartmatic are going to be owning Fox News (I mean literally) any time soon.