You'll have to defend that you did everything correctly.  

There’s nothing you can do to prevent that from occurring and it’s quite frankly the first defendant most plaintiffs attorneys will think to include.

There may also be costs associated with setting up the accounting for the shells, and preparing inital shell formation meeting minutes, etc...You will also need separate bank accounts, and a war chest of money to defend them if/when needed.Ask your asset protection attorney vs salesperson for a quote on the cost to defend, and how much it will cost to move title to the shells.Find out if moving the title creates a taxable event for you with the IRS re.

I believe it would be irresponsible to remove Lane's ability to post to the forums, as that would remove his ability to defend himself.

Can someone tell me what the next steps are to get the money from the defendant?

I have done everything within legal bounds correctly and have all the evidence to defend the deductions. 

Beyond that, it would be defending all your assumptions with market data.  

Yes our prime minister is trying to push EV, but they aren't realistic at that scale in Canada due to the weather, lack of infrastructure and distances between cities. 

A person can lower there cost of ownership, help protect and defend the asset, help with maintaining it AND your not just some PM, you've got skin in it, you suffer if they suffer, you win when and only if they win, your interests are aligned. 

If that happens, you can negotiate a settlement with them outside of court or show up and defend yourself in front of the judge.