The Palladium-Item has an article on the recent judgment in Tippecanoe County for $154 million against the makers of a tree stand. The headline says “Attorney with local ties wins largest ever settlement in Indiana.” It was a default judgment. In what sense can this be called a “settlement?” The article isn’t much better. It continues to refer to the judgment as a “settlement” and doesn’t mention until the 12th paragraph which is on the second page online that no one from the other side appeared for the trial.