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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2014 participant
New York State Supreme Court, New York County |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of plaintiffs opting out of settlement | 12

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