I think that what happens with the SOB accident will be more interesting than this lightening strike law suit.

Settle out of court. The less press coverage the better.

I can't see how the park could even fight a lawsuit. What would their arguement be?

How much they should get.

There is also more than one defendant in those actions. Another issue could very well be who is responsible...CBS, Viacom or Cedar Fair or the ride designer, manufacturer or some combination thereof....