Indeed.
And that's why so many are trying their luck in civil court. The bar is set fairly low. It often comes down to a 50-50, he said - she said situation. Dishonest people see that and think it's worth a pop for $25m. It's becoming an epidemic.
The ones who are willing to accuse a person in criminal court usually do it because they feel they have been wronged. The lack of a financial incentive tends to mean they are more trustworthy.
For myself, I'd like to see penalties for false claims in a civil court. There has to be a disincentive to fishing for a payout.
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