OP mixed up the wording, and you have Lin's role reversed:
Mr Unsworth's lawyer Lin Wood said their side would leave the court "with our heads held high" but that the decision was "not a good verdict for society".
Unsworth sued Musk, accusing Musk of defaming him and seeking compensation. Lin represented the accuser, and lost. Musk defended himself from damages, and didn't have to pay anything.
OP mixed up the wording, and you have Lin's role reversed:
Unsworth sued Musk, accusing Musk of defaming him and seeking compensation. Lin represented the accuser, and lost. Musk defended himself from damages, and didn't have to pay anything.