That corporate analysis was and is standard practise. Yes, distasteful to some juries. Very nuanced in Pinto's case. Punitive damages were reduced. Studies after the court case determined the Pinto was no different than cars in it's class. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto
Trumpery doesn't have an ounce of nuance in him and is a Rapist.. f'k em. $$$