That actually serves as a good example for the difference between Small Claims Court and Superior Court. It might also have been a good idea to wait out until

That actually serves as a good example for the difference between Small Claims Court and Superior Court. It might also have been a good idea to wait out until it was no longer possible to appeal the decision, before going public with the outcome. IANAL, but I think there was still a good chance that the guy could have won an appeal if he had appropriate counsel represent his case, using appropriate discovery and other instruments to properly mount a defence.