Question for lawyers: could lying in this sort of public statement expose Blizzard to further legal repercussions (fresh criminal offenses, informally irritatin

Question for lawyers: could lying in this sort of public statement expose Blizzard to further legal repercussions (fresh criminal offenses, informally irritating the California DFEH and the judges, proving they are in bad faith, etc.) or are they free to make up any bullshit they find useful?