Don't use AI ABC Company purchased land from XYZ company for $20,000 on September 3, 2011. OnOctober 31, 2011, it is learned that the site was contaminated. As a result, ABC Companysued XYZ Company for 4,000,000. ABC Company attorneys believe that their odds ofwinning the case are 75%. Indicate how ABC should account for this lawsuit atDecember 31, 2011.

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