Because my question was most likely rhetorical ...

I doubt there is any answer however much I wish to be proven wrong.

I have no vested interest now. We made sure that we were paid our money.
However, I would like to see others owed money in the fiasco recoup their losses.
But paying up front for hope is a cruel hoax.

So, ask Danial for me ...

Without a serviceable and collectible Defendant ? it is all bullshit.