Texon Oil is being sued for price fixing and environmental damage. The litigation started this year and is expected to last five years. There is no doubt that Texon is guilty, but the settlement cost will be between $3 billion and $22 billion. Briefly explain how Texon would address this in its current year financial statements.

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The Answer of Texon Oil is being sued for price fixing and environmental damage. The litigation started this year and is expected to last five years. There is no doubt that Texon is guilty, but the settlement cost will be between $3 billion and $22 billion. Briefly explain how Texon would address this in its current year financial statements.

Texon Oil Is Being Sued for Price Fixing and Environmental