FYI I'm pretty sure large losses claimed in initial filings are a standard way of demonstrating to the court that a matter is weighty enough to occupy the court

FYI I'm pretty sure large losses claimed in initial filings are a standard way of demonstrating to the court that a matter is weighty enough to occupy the court's time. Large claims also have a role in bringing attention to the plaintiff's complaints. The $27B figure doesn't dictate how much money could eventually be awarded or - indeed - whether the suit will be successful at all. Other posters arguing for tort reform based off've this headline should have another think.