The intention was clear from the start.

The intention was clear from the start. How it is progressing might not have been apart of the "plan", but things are moving forward and crafted to align the narratives to intentions.

The current lawsuit(s) is a strategic investment into covering up further issues the company faces/is facing/will be facing, distracting the public while business behindthescenes might well be something seen in kdramas only but oblivious to average joe schmoes like myself.