From reading information online, court transcripts and lawyers comments, it looks like Mr. O'Donnell took a financial loss but won his case. The publisher made it as difficult as possible for him to pursue his case, as any corporation with deep pockets and an army of layers at they disposal would.

You're approach is understandable, and yes, he did recently receive money from unpaid vacation time among other things. Please see my recent reply to another person in this thread explaining the massive investment he has recently made.