Catz,
I didn't ignore your other statement. I actually agree with that statement. I see your point that if the EC feels it would be beneficial for SS to be there, he would be there. I just took grievance with your statement re: if you don't trust them, you shouldn't be invested. That's why it was my first sentence of the post.
It's ok to have some distrust, even with your own lawyers. Gotta always question why things are done a certain way. For all we know, maybe SS is not 100% committed to this case because he's busy showing up at divorce cases. Anyhow, I think these John Does are calling for Susman to be there not only for the intimidation factor, but for reassurance that we are at the top of his priorities.
And with the whine comment. We are ALL whiners, including the EC. Look at the Examiner, the appeal, the discovery motions, etc. We whine because there are grave injustices committed throughout this case. If stopped whining, it'll be over.
Bottom line, if SS is there, all the better.