this could cut both ways. shc's behavior during the transfers to esl could also be investigated. that could exonerate lampert and esl.
conversely, lampert and esl could be shown to have exerted undue influence or some such thing when they were purchasing the assets which sears sold to them.
don't believe this will strictly be a one way street.
because of that, there should be some urgency on both sides to come to some type of settlement.