If you read the notice it says that Allied Security voluntarily with drew the suit, NOT THAT THE JUDGE THREW IT OUT AS STATED IN CGM SO CALLED RELEASE. If they voluntarily withdrew, then that means that a settlement was reached.That's the only logicial reason that Allied would withdraw the complaint. Allied would have taken it to trail and let the Judge deside the outcome if the settment had NOT gone in their favor.
Plaintiffs can withdraw their lawsuits for gazzillion of reasons! It doesn't always mean that a settlement had been reached. No one wants to pursue a lawsuit that will cost lots of money and at the end of the day come home empty handed. Lawyers could advise their clients beforehand if they perceive that the judgement might not tilt in their favor. No one wants to pursue a lawsuit in which he/ she might loose and then be asked to reimburse the defendant for all the costs incurred to defend the suit. The fact that Eric was so so so eager to post this on his site when many thought the case was still in court should clearly confirm that no settlement was reached. Now, think about that!!!