1. It sounds like Mr. Caracciolo is a cry baby who probably worked out a reasonable settlement plan with Mr Kelly on the phone. Then caved in when he shared the idea with the hourly rate lawyer(s) who is playing him like a fish.

2. Every executive team of every public company ever has received what amounts to enrichment in the form of shares. It is the dark side of every single public company, get over it or invest in low interest savings accounts. Oops, run by a bank board of execs getting over paid too.