In the US,Combined Wealth Losses by Firms from Litigation Have Been Estimated

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the U.S.,combined wealth losses by firms from litigation have been estimated to be___________ per lawsuit.

• A)$200 million
• B)$20 billion
• C)$2 billion
• D)$21 million

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