Beef Products, Inc. et al. v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. et al. BPI alleged that ABC News engaged in a disinformation campaign and made numerous false statements about BPI and LFTB during its news broadcasts and in published reports. In the wake of the ABC broadcasts, the firm's sales of LFTB dropped dramatically. BPI was forced to close three of its four manufacturing plants and laid off about 700 workers.

what were the consequences for BPI following the ABC broadcasts?