Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 14, 2020 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Compensatory damages	$ 345.8
Punitive damages	418.8
Total damages awarded	$ 764.6

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded From Other Party, Compensatory Damages

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