Duck Boat Defendants bob and weave

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/state-and-regional/firms-cite-law-in-missouri-duck-boat-accident-seek-mediation/article_3600623f-743a-5264-b527-3312e9524237.html

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Looks like some public relations and legal maneuvers to drag things out. Mediation is often used to settle the case short of trial. Avoids uncertainty and often saves time. However, both parties must agree.