Originally Posted by
AviatorDave
I don't understand why LH just doesn't pay up and be glad that the case is not all over the media any more. As you said, the claims are benign when compared to US standards, and there is probably more harm than good done by making any fuss about the payment and potentially have the media on the whole thing again.
Ianal, but possibly there are some legal liability hooks associated with the payments, liabilities LH does not wish to accept.
That notwithstanding, I agree 100% with Aviator Dave, they should thank their lucky stars that this is out of the media and do whatever it takes to keep it out.