true it usually takes 1-2 years to settle a case like this. I have been involved with similar settlement cases that took a little over 3 years. especially with COVID NWO. However PM lied to the FDA about how hot their heating device in their vape gets, if that becomes official in court this will also incur huge penalty fees from the FDA and burn a bridge. I doubt PM will allow this to go into Discovery, will just cost them a lot more money and time. Im sure they don't want on their record losing a court case, looks very bad to investors. They will probably settle after dragging this out right before trial starts. im estimating 6 months based on my research.