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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Actually, there are very good reasons for this.
They are facing a variety of class action suits in 30-plus states (with more to come) so admitting to wrong-doing in the DOJ suit would be pleading guilty in all the others and, effectively, throwing themselves at the mercy of the court.
By denying all wrong-doing, they force the plaintiffs to make their cases one by one or negotiate a settlement. Obviously the latter.
That "facade of innocense" has its legal uses.
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I wasn't aware of the details in this case, but I was aware of the usual legal ramifications. Which is why, when there are such settlements, nobody ever admits to any guilt. It is just part of the deal that you don't have to. However, if companies really believe there is no case against them they will fight, even if it costs them more in legal fees. Because if they settle, the public will believe they are guilty, no matter if they admit to it or not.
And you need to get your "sarcastometer" re-adjusted.
