So in other words, Lamont, your comment "The fact is most cases that are broadly similar have awards that are ..." wasn't based on any cases at all.

And as you say, settlements happen a lot - and none of them consider a "statute that lists the amount due."  Because such a thing doesn't exist.  Settlements are based on the best legal advice your counsel can provide.  This was not your brightest comment.

Lamont, everybody prefers negotiating a reasonable settlement over prolonged and wasteful litigation.   Everyone except the ideological and bloody-minded.