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Let's consider, for a moment, that they paid nine billion (with a B) as a settlement because they thought that it would be cheaper than the outcome of fully lit

Let's consider, for a moment, that they paid nine billion (with a B) as a settlement because they thought that it would be cheaper than the outcome of fully litigating it. Which is to say, $9B was the cheaper option. Regardless of the numbers, for that to be true, you've got to be pretty convinced you've fucked up really hard.

thfuran 4y ago
No, you just have to be convinced that there's a pretty good chance that a jury can be convinced that you need to pay for what you did.
- bastawhiz 4y ago
  Clearly J&J was convinced