So, Covid (and a shortage of judges) has caused the backlog of civil cases to swell. I'd guess that would increase the pressure to settle out of court. Surprise! Essex county has the biggest backlog of cases: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2022/0...acklog-but-covid-surge-could-imperil-efforts/
Meaning the judiciary would pressure?
Or the plaintiff would consider less to not have it drag on?