Not only is this not how it works in terms of damages to show for their case (Epic could have sued without breaking the contract; the damages would still have been existant absent being kicked off the Store), but the Judge offered in pre-trial to create an account neither Epic nor Apple could touch where all the disputed revenue could go until the case could be decided.
Apple said yes to this but Epic said no.
Which means they have lost out on years of revenue (7-10% loss is no joke CEOs lose their jobs over less), but that there was zero reason to risk the past few years revenue on this case. This was a totally unnecessary risk and I think Sweeney has finally realized how recklessly he litigated as evidence by the fact he's basically begging Apple to let him back on the Apple Store.
