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Number Of Claims In Lawsuit

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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Carrying amount due after one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) of amount due in settlement of a claim for reimbursement from an insurance company when the Company has suffered a loss covered under an insurance policy.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

No definition available.