I have done a little investigative work on some civil cases and I usually got frustrated how commercial defendants settle so quickly to defray publicity and legal fees.
I get it, but I still don't like it.
I am personally of the philosophy of others who have already stated that we are ultimately responsible for our religious and/or health dietary needs - not INCs, or even other humans.
But, LC just really messed up, and they should know it soon if they already dont. So, they will likely settle - but nowhere near $100,000,000.
People generally ask for a certain percentage of what they actually want according to a bunch of modeled parameters. This customer - on the surface - would probably be happy with $1M, and settle for $375,000 (my estimation.) Asking for such a amount of money for such a case actually reveals his "hand," but not in this case since likely LC falsely advertised. And, since we have the issue of religion, and it's proximity to a religious holy season, that will increase the amount to about $5,000,000 he would be happy with, and would be willing to settle for $3M or less. By the time he pays his lawyer(s), taxes and fees, the customer will likely walk away with about $850,000.
It's really messed up, but it was even more messed up that LC allegedly did this - because it is, then, a testament to the handling and food safety principles, as well as all of food, INC.
Although, we do live on Earth. I wouldn't be surprised if LC orchestrated this in order to advertise their products. Honestly, it makes me hungry talking about the subject. And, LC is the first thing on my mind. If I ate pepperoni, I would likely drive to the nearest LC. And, I havent eaten LC in 20 years. If I had a prejudice against Islam, I would likely buy a pie out of protest, or spite. It would be quite the ingenious marketing ploy
especially during this time in history. $3,000,000 isn't that much for an advertisement that will go on every major channel, perpetually (i.e. it will be news repeated daily if it gets to that point.)