> It's not clear to me why they settled IF they are actually innocent and would win in an actual court case
Because you have to pay your lawyer. And you need at least some of your money back to do that. And you can then sue for actual damages later and get it all back.
Because you have to pay your lawyer. And you need at least some of your money back to do that. And you can then sue for actual damages later and get it all back.