But then it's not based on the chance of winning it's based on the likelyhood of a quick settlement and the amount they are likely to get. Suing a council/scho

But then it's not based on the chance of winning it's based on the likelyhood of a quick settlement and the amount they are likely to get. Suing a council/schoolboard/hospital - likely to win (they don't defend strongly) and likely to be a big pay out (it's not their money). Suing a large corporation with their own expensive laywers = not worth the risk.