Case cannot not be one sided and before passing on judgement, system listens to both parties arguments and passes orders , don't be fooled by any other judgements.
Bright side can be company operating in tough times and increasing manpower/providing employment to more directly/indirectly -- these shall be backed up by financials and one needs to see when they can finish paper work...
Issues of Sherman is separate issue (if at all) , as a shareholders one needs to look at progress of company which might increase shareholder value in last 4 years , if it reflects in revenues..