But what did HTC pay? Could the court pressure and refusal to extend time encouraged a settlement price of a higher amount? I think it's a possibility. And what about Otterson, he's pretty smooth and savy. Did he get a better deal? Something is going on to make the price jump, What! ?? Is it just hype or something substantial? Maybe this judge and the power players finally have had enough of DL and figured out a way to move on without him or at least his tricks.