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General - Additional Information (Detail) - The Pavilion Behavioral Health System $ in Millions | Mar. 28, 2024 USD ($)
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Compensatory Damages |
Disclosure of General Information [Line Items] |
Damages awarded | $ 60
Punitive Damages |
Disclosure of General Information [Line Items] |
Damages awarded | $ 475

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