As a long time Stake user this makes me feel concerned, I'll be withdrawing all of my funds and going elsewhere!
I think litigation between ex partners are fairly normal in most of the cases.I would advise you to not do so because that is a ridiculous amount to Stake,they,Stake offered like 900m as a bonus last December only during the festive holidays of end of year and Christmas.
Beside that I am sure they will settle the matter just fine between the two parties,in the end nothing to worry here.I am keeping my funds and keep playing there because there is no reason to move elsewhere.
Good point Stake owners will settle this on the court and there's no need to create panic as the business was already established, if they can provide a huge amount on advertising and sponsorships what more they can take if things will affect their business, beside it's not been decided yet, there are two sides of the stories and both parties needs to prove their versions.
A counter or a settlement will be discussed and a big business like stake will choose the best way for their business.
If the court asks them to pay, then so be it. Business will continue and it will be taken as losses, a part of a business that they will consider
if things will turn against them.
though the amount involve is huge for many, but in my opinion, if this case will push thru and stake needs to pay, i believe it won't be difficult to settle this amount as we have seen how much money they are giving just for holiday bonuses. some may panic but that's just a normal reaction. i am not bias on looking at this scenario, but with the business they have today, i don't think they will just let this ruin what they established. so let's see where this goes...as you said, they may just treat such amount as losses. and then, business as usual.