LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details)	1 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2008 state
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of states involved in class action complaint	14

Loss Contingency, Number of States Involved in Lawsuit

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