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Contingencies (Florida Bond Statute) (Details) | Jun. 30, 2009 USD ($)
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Florida [Member] | Engle Progeny Cases, State [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Maximum bond for all defendants | $ 200,000,000

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