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[Gene Hartstein - Fossilnut.com]

Long ago I learned a valuable lesson, when someone sues you the settlement 
value is a function of the determination of the suing party and his or her 
resources. Very quickly one learns that $10,000 in defense of a lawsuit can 
vaporize very quickly. It's the reason there are so many settlements for 
ridiculous lawsuits. In this case, one could spend many thousands in 
defense, before a judge or court ever sees the evidence. A simple discovery 
process can cost you thousands and can tie up all your time for weeks or 
longer.

Gene Hartstein