The only smart decision for mgrunin would have been to find an absolutely outstanding lawyer based in California that specializes in this area of law.
You don't even have to hire a lawyer from a huge firm. You can get great results from a lawyer that operates out of a one man office.
Of course he could've...but let's face it - this grunacoaster would've been far less entertaining!
This Grunacoaster has been to the depths of stupidity that, previously, were unimaginable.