"It seems to me like Telsa's desire to settle was triggered by the court hearing date being set. Their initial settlement offer had three things I didn't like in it:

1) They only offered -L-5800 - but if I was successful in court I would get 8% interest on this amount from 1st Jan 2020 to the judgement, as well as court fees.

2) There was a "non-advice" clause, that I wouldn't help anyone with a similar claim to mine.

3) There was a confidentiality clause, that I wouldn't be able to discuss with anyone about the settlement."

He declined this offer and Tesla made a better one, more money and obviously no restriction on discussing the settlement and helping others.