“While the allegations were unfounded, the company decided to settle with her because it was cheaper than going to court.”
And that, in a nutshell is what has happened to American society: people would rather do what’s convenient than what’s right. I’ve spent 26 years as a litigator in one area or another, and the area that frustrated me the most was insurance defense, where we were directed to settle cases for “nuisance value” that should, could and would have been won.
“Loser pays”, anyone? I’m liking the idea more and more.
Colonel, USAFR
Its not fair and not right but no one wants to fight a nuisance lawsuit.
A lot of people just want money and this is a good way for women to rattle the tin cup. And get away with a hefty settlement.
Usually sealed and with no admission of guilt or liability on the defendant’s part.
I’m betting this is what happened here.