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viktorkry t1_j0ivc4z wrote

I would think yes based on Joe satriani vs Coldplay. Ended being settled out of court, but why would Coldplay settle if they thought they had a chance at a successful defense?

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quickdecide- t1_j0jbs7r wrote

Because lawyer fees and it's bad publicity for that to go on too long

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pickles55 t1_j0jcmiy wrote

Defense means paying your lawyers more. If they think the lawyers would cost more than a settlement then it makes sense to settle even if they don't think the lawsuit will succeed

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