they now claim , one , he held up his left thumb , that they can not proceed due to lead contamination , two , his left index finger followed suit , that they have spent twenty-two million dollars worth of time and effort already , and three , finally joined by the left middle finger , that we knowingly misled them about the suitability of the site for construction and should pay additional compensatory damages , apart from any punitive damages the judge may see fit to impose , of course .