Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies	Note 13 — Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies The Company is a party, as either a sole or joint defendant or plaintiff, in various lawsuits, claims and other legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of conducting business (including litigation relating to our Legacy Businesses and discontinued operations). All such matters involve uncertainty and accordingly, outcomes that cannot be predicted with assurance. As of March 31, 2019, we are unable to estimate with certainty the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability or financial impact that we may incur with respect to these matters. It is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, could materially affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. *Intellectual Property Litigation* The Company is subject to allegations of patent infringement by our competitors as well as non-practicing entities (“NPEs”) - sometimes referred to as “patent trolls” - who may seek monetary settlements from us, our competitors, suppliers and resellers. The nature of such litigation is complex and unpredictable and, consequently, the Company is not able to reasonably estimate with precision the amount of any monetary liability or financial impact that may be incurred with respect to these matters. As of May 15, 2019, given the exits from the Legacy Businesses, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters in the aggregate will not materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. *Trade Related Litigation* On January 26, 2016, CMC, a supplier of our Legacy Businesses, filed a suit in the District Court of Ramsey County Minnesota, seeking damages from the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Imation Latin America Corp. (“ILAC”) for alleged breach of contract. CMC also brought similar claims in Japan and the Netherlands against other of our subsidiaries. As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K we filed with the SEC on September 18, 2017, we entered into a settlement agreement with CMC on September 15, 2017 resolving all claims relating to the CMC lawsuits. Pursuant to the settlement, (i) we agreed that our subsidiary Imation Corporation Japan (“ICJ”) will cause the release and payment to CMC of approximately $9.2 million in attached assets, (ii) ICJ made a payment to CMC of $1.5 million on October 10, 2017, (iii) our subsidiary Imation Europe B.V. (“IEBV”) will cause the release and payment to CMC of approximately $825,000 in attached assets, (iv) ICJ issued to CMC an unsecured promissory note (the “CMC Note”) in the amount of $1.5 million, and (v) we guaranteed CMC ICJ’s obligations under the CMC Note. As of December 31, 2017, both ICJ and Europe B.V. had released the required payments to CMC. In January 2018, ICJ made a $0.5 million payment to CMC in relation to the $1.5 million CMC Note discussed above. On March 28, 2019, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, including IJC, entered into a pre-pay agreement (the “Pre-Pay Agreement”) with CMC providing that the Company shall pre-pay the remaining balance of $1,000,000 due and payable under the CMC Note for a one-time cash payment of $325,000, and CMC accepted such pre-payment in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under the settlement agreement and the CMC Note. The $325,000 payment was made on March 28, 2019. The Company has various trade disputes with vendors related to the Legacy Businesses. The Company believes it has made adequate accruals with respect to the disputes for which such is appropriate according to our accounting policy. *Employee Matters* On March 29, 2017, three former Legacy Business employees who were among the approximately 100 similarly situated employees terminated as a result of the Restructuring Plan filed a lawsuit in the Minnesota State District Court of Ramsey County asserting state law claims for non-payment of allegedly promised severance benefits of approximately $200,000. While full discovery of the relevant facts has not been completed, we believe these state law claims are without merit and are vigorously defending our position. On February 27, 2019, the Company settled the claim for a gross payment of $86,000. Forty-five former Legacy Business employees are suing the Company for unpaid severance allegedly promised to them by the Company. Plaintiffs allege the Company promised them and other employees a severance package that they claim is separate from severance under Imation’s discretionary ERISA severance plan called the Income Assistance Plan. The case has not been filed and no schedule is set. We believe these state law claims are without merit and are vigorously defending our position. *Copyright Levies* We had previously disclosed various copyright levy litigations related to our former subsidiary – IEBV. In connection with the Subsidiary Sale, the Company is no longer liable for adverse outcomes and may receive Contingent Payouts should IEBV prevail in litigation. *Indemnification Obligations* In the normal course of business, we periodically enter into agreements that incorporate general indemnification language. Performance under these indemnities would generally be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a supportable third-party claim. There have historically been no material losses related to such indemnifications. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, estimated liability amounts associated with such indemnifications were not material. *Environmental Matters* Our Legacy Business operations and indemnification obligations resulting from our spinoff from 3M subject us liabilities arising from a wide range of federal, state and local environmental laws. For example, from time to time we have received correspondence from 3M notifying us that we may have a duty to defend and indemnify 3M with respect to certain environmental claims such as remediation costs. Environmental remediation costs are accrued when a probable liability has been determined and the amount of such liability has been reasonably estimated. These accruals are reviewed periodically as remediation and investigatory activities proceed and are adjusted accordingly. We did not have any environmental accruals as of March 31, 2019. Compliance with environmental regulations has not had a material adverse effect on our financial results.

Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

Note 13 — Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is a party, as either a sole or joint defendant or plaintiff, in various lawsuits, claims and other legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of conducting business (including litigation relating to our Legacy Businesses and discontinued operations). All such matters involve uncertainty and accordingly, outcomes that cannot be predicted with assurance. As of March 31, 2019, we are unable to estimate with certainty the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability or financial impact that we may incur with respect to these matters. It is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, could materially affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Intellectual Property Litigation

The Company is subject to allegations of patent infringement by our competitors as well as non-practicing entities (“NPEs”) - sometimes referred to as “patent trolls” - who may seek monetary settlements from us, our competitors, suppliers and resellers. The nature of such litigation is complex and unpredictable and, consequently, the Company is not able to reasonably estimate with precision the amount of any monetary liability or financial impact that may be incurred with respect to these matters. As of May 15, 2019, given the exits from the Legacy Businesses, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters in the aggregate will not materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Trade Related Litigation

On January 26, 2016, CMC, a supplier of our Legacy Businesses, filed a suit in the District Court of Ramsey County Minnesota, seeking damages from the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Imation Latin America Corp. (“ILAC”) for alleged breach of contract. CMC also brought similar claims in Japan and the Netherlands against other of our subsidiaries. As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K we filed with the SEC on September 18, 2017, we entered into a settlement agreement with CMC on September 15, 2017 resolving all claims relating to the CMC lawsuits. Pursuant to the settlement, (i) we agreed that our subsidiary Imation Corporation Japan (“ICJ”) will cause the release and payment to CMC of approximately $9.2 million in attached assets, (ii) ICJ made a payment to CMC of $1.5 million on October 10, 2017, (iii) our subsidiary Imation Europe B.V. (“IEBV”) will cause the release and payment to CMC of approximately $825,000 in attached assets, (iv) ICJ issued to CMC an unsecured promissory note (the “CMC Note”) in the amount of $1.5 million, and (v) we guaranteed CMC ICJ’s obligations under the CMC Note. As of December 31, 2017, both ICJ and Europe B.V. had released the required payments to CMC. In January 2018, ICJ made a $0.5 million payment to CMC in relation to the $1.5 million CMC Note discussed above. On March 28, 2019, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, including IJC, entered into a pre-pay agreement (the “Pre-Pay Agreement”) with CMC providing that the Company shall pre-pay the remaining balance of $1,000,000 due and payable under the CMC Note for a one-time cash payment of $325,000, and CMC accepted such pre-payment in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under the settlement agreement and the CMC Note. The $325,000 payment was made on March 28, 2019.

The Company has various trade disputes with vendors related to the Legacy Businesses. The Company believes it has made adequate accruals with respect to the disputes for which such is appropriate according to our accounting policy.

Employee Matters

On March 29, 2017, three former Legacy Business employees who were among the approximately 100 similarly situated employees terminated as a result of the Restructuring Plan filed a lawsuit in the Minnesota State District Court of Ramsey County asserting state law claims for non-payment of allegedly promised severance benefits of approximately $200,000. While full discovery of the relevant facts has not been completed, we believe these state law claims are without merit and are vigorously defending our position. On February 27, 2019, the Company settled the claim for a gross payment of $86,000.

Forty-five former Legacy Business employees are suing the Company for unpaid severance allegedly promised to them by the Company. Plaintiffs allege the Company promised them and other employees a severance package that they claim is separate from severance under Imation’s discretionary ERISA severance plan called the Income Assistance Plan. The case has not been filed and no schedule is set. We believe these state law claims are without merit and are vigorously defending our position.

Copyright Levies

We had previously disclosed various copyright levy litigations related to our former subsidiary – IEBV. In connection with the Subsidiary Sale, the Company is no longer liable for adverse outcomes and may receive Contingent Payouts should IEBV prevail in litigation.

Indemnification Obligations

In the normal course of business, we periodically enter into agreements that incorporate general indemnification language. Performance under these indemnities would generally be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a supportable third-party claim. There have historically been no material losses related to such indemnifications. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, estimated liability amounts associated with such indemnifications were not material.

Environmental Matters

Our Legacy Business operations and indemnification obligations resulting from our spinoff from 3M subject us liabilities arising from a wide range of federal, state and local environmental laws. For example, from time to time we have received correspondence from 3M notifying us that we may have a duty to defend and indemnify 3M with respect to certain environmental claims such as remediation costs. Environmental remediation costs are accrued when a probable liability has been determined and the amount of such liability has been reasonably estimated. These accruals are reviewed periodically as remediation and investigatory activities proceed and are adjusted accordingly. We did not have any environmental accruals as of March 31, 2019. Compliance with environmental regulations has not had a material adverse effect on our financial results.