Contingencies (Tobacco-Related Litigation) (Details) - Jul. 29, 2015 - Subsequent Event [Member] |
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USD ($)
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of judgments paid to date | 1 | |
| Case Decided In Favor Of Plaintiff [Member] | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of cases decided | 12 | 12 |
| Case Decided In Favor Of Plaintiff [Member] | Cases Remaining On Appeal [Member] | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Cases brought against PM | 3 | 3 |
| Final Resolution In Favor Of Company [Member] | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of cases decided | 436 | 436 |
| Final Resolution In Favor Of Company [Member] | Case Decided In Favor Of Plaintiff [Member] | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of cases decided | 9 | 9 |
| Italy [Member] | Cases With Costs [Member] | Individual Lights Cases Small Claims Court [Member] | ||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Payments for total judgments including costs | € 1,400 | $ 1,500 |