1. Northstar Resources is now involved in a class action suit brought about by the farmers. They are suing for $100 million in compensation for their land, which is now unusable because of the oil spill. The company’s lawyers deem they can settle for 15% of that amount. 2. In an unrelated matter in July 2021 a competitor commenced a suit against Northstar Resources alleging violation of antitrust laws and seeking damages of $2.5 million. Northstar Resources denies the allegations, and the likelihood that Northstar Resources will have to pay any damages is remote.

1. Northstar Resources is now involved in a class action suit brought about by the farmers. They are suing for $100 million in compensation for their land, which is now unusable because of the oil spill. The company’s lawyers deem they can settle for 15% of that amount. 2. In an unrelated matter in July 2021 a competitor commenced a suit against Northstar Resources alleging violation of antitrust laws and seeking damages of $2.5 million. Northstar Resources denies the allegations, and the likelihood that Northstar Resources will have to pay any damages is remote.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter4: Income Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

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