I think the point is that Google has deep enough pockets to defend against the also-deep pockets of the music distributors. Lawsuits aren't won by deep pockets,

I think the point is that Google has deep enough pockets to defend against the also-deep pockets of the music distributors. Lawsuits aren't won by deep pockets, but it often takes deep pockets to defend, and lack of defense is the same as losing.