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Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - Pending Litigation [Member] $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Multidistrict Independent Contractor Litigation [Member] | Expected Litigation Loss Net of Insurance Claims [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation Settlement Amount | $ 204
California Case [Member] | Expected Litigation Loss [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation Settlement Amount | $ 228

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