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Contingencies (Other MSA-Related Litigation) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 case
Other MSA-Related Litigation [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of unfavorable verdicts | 16

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