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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 6 (Details) - United Auto Workers [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Actions taken by Honeywell | . Honeywell has appealed the District Court’s ruling on this “full premium” damages issue, and believes that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will reverse the District Court on that issue. In the event the Sixth Circuit were to sustain the District Court’s ruling on this issue, Honeywell would be liable for damages of at least $12 million.
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value | $ 12

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