Note 17 - Loss Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Notes to Financial Statements

Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

17 . Loss Contingencies

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. As of

December 31,

2017,

there were various pending legal actions and proceedings against the Company arising from the normal course of business and in which claims for damages are asserted. It is the opinion of management, after discussion with legal counsel, that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and legal actions will

not

have a material effect upon the consolidated financial statements of the Company.