It's not their money though, is it? None of them need to look a Board of Directors in the eye to justify it.
In Peggie it was that legal insurance fund, in Redvers it probably something similar, but if not, the taxpayer will ultimately be on the hook.
I am sure someone is already on it, but an FOI to request details of legal costs will be enlightening, especially if they can be approximately dated before and after the £1 settlement offer.