They would be stupid "to forgo a settlement and let the court proceedings progress". By seeking treble damages against SA, R&G will make an example out of SA of what not to do if damages of that magnitude are granted SFOR. Once we do have those "favorable court events" our opponents will know the validity of our IP is airtight! Their attorneys will look upon the head of the SA lead attorney R&G placed on a legal pike and shudder! Losing a case of this importance, that puts your company on the road to bankruptcy, is a career ender IMHO.