During January of the current year, Haze Corp. won a litigation award for $15,000, which was tripled to $45,000 to include punitive damages. The defendant, who is financially stable, has appealed only the $30,000 punitive damages. Haze was awarded $50,000 in an unrelated suit it filed, which is being appealed by the defendant. Counsel is unable to estimate the outcome of these appeals. In its current year financial statements, Haze should report what amount of pretax gain? O A. $15,000 O B. $45,000 O C. $50,000 D. $95,000

During January of the current year, Haze Corp. won a litigation award for $15,000, which was tripled to $45,000 to include punitive damages. The defendant, who is financially stable, has appealed only the $30,000 punitive damages. Haze was awarded $50,000 in an unrelated suit it filed, which is being appealed by the defendant. Counsel is unable to estimate the outcome of these appeais. In its current year financial statements, Haze should report what amount of pretax gain? A. $15,000 B. $45,000 C. $50,000 D. $95,000