Chapter 23 - Damian’s lawsuit
Damian Price sued Belladonna.
Not me.
Atlas Sentinel alleged:
She misrepresented threat evidence.
Used company name in drafts before formal engagement.
Caused reputational harm and bid-preparation costs.
Sibling litigation.
Ugly.
Could Atlas recover millions of lost profits?
Unlikely.
Contract never signed.
They sought:
Documented preparation costs.
Defamation/business harm theories.
Belladonna countered:
Damian benefited from proposal.
Knew security concerns.
Should have verified.
Both had points.
Mediation.
Settlement:
Belladonna paid Atlas $72,000 toward documented external consulting/preparation expenses.
Both sides mutual non-disparagement.
No admission of broader liability.
Damian did not become Eira’s security contractor.
Good.
Family relationship remained strained.
Not my problem.
Then Belladonna’s own finances.
Between:
Criminal defense.
Civil settlement with me.
Restitution.
Atlas settlement.
Property sale costs.
She lost meaningful money.
May you like
Still wealthy.
Consequences without melodrama.
