It could be simple or very complicated company by comapny.

Again, I don't know what I am talking about from a legal perspective, but lets assume DM demanded $2 mln as a settlement based on XYZ, and the defendant says no, your XYZ claim is in error, we only did this or that, and we will offer you 1/2. That's a counter claim right?

I'm about to cause a problem with my opinions, so I'd like to see what Gil has to say.

I have a defense attorney friend who doe criminal stuff, and I usually see him on weekends, so if I do, I may ask some questions and offer further comment then.