Outcome for each lawsuit (n = 481 cases)
| Lawsuit Outcome | Suit 1 n (%) | Suit 2 n (%) | Suit 3 n (%) | Total Count n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It was dropped | 174 (61.1) | 61 (47.3) | 35 (13.0) | 270 (56.1) |
| The case was settled with a payout to the plaintiff | 74 (26.0) | 50 (38.8) | 21 (14.5) | 145 (30.1) |
| The case was settled without a payout to the plaintiff | 4 (1.4) | 3 (2.3) | 4 (36.4) | 11 (2.3) |
| The case went to trial with a plaintiff verdict | 4 (1.4) | 4 (3.1) | 1 (11.1) | 9 (1.9) |
| The case went to trial with a defendant verdict | 29 (10.2) | 11 (8.5) | 6 (13.3) | 46 (9.6) |
| Totals | 285 | 129 | 67 | 481 |