I do not think HJOE will request settlement either

I do not think HJOE will request settlement either, however a mediator will push for it. What I don't agree with is the clear cut part. Once at trial the facts as the parties know them will be argued in front of a jury and regardless of what we think is right, there is no guarantee that Joe wins. We know KBM is a bad actor in this, but what we don't know are all of the minute details of the case and the devil is in the details. It may be a worthy fight but it is still risky as there is no guaranteed win. That's just the reality of trials.