though true, i believe this was moreso the revisionist take, re-telling the scenario, and exposing the more vulnerable side to "civillian life" for the heroes. heroes and all their friends and family were now no longer safe, at home, at night, on holidays, etc.
a "plot hole" that was always there, perhaps, but only now was it being exploited, as dr. light crossed the "silver age line."
so now, assuming that, dr light was an eternal threat to sue, the representation of every hero's friends and family. even if he rotted away in prison for 20 years, the moment he was out, he'd be at their door.
