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Originally Posted by TheSquealer
Gideon is an idiot. But you are not even close with your analogy. To be more accurate, its not different than any other civil suit. You claim damages, demand compensation, propose a settlement meeting/mediation etc or you file the lawsuit. That's not extortion, that is the legal process.
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Isn't that what is happening with these lawsuits though? They are claiming damages and demanding payment for them by proposing a settlement amount up front. If you disagree with the amount or you are innocent of the charges you can choose to go to court.
The tactics used by these lawyers to get the list of who they are going sue might be questionable and clearly the courts have some issues with them, but it doesn't seem that much different to me.