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Legal Proceedings - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2012 USD ($) Case Person Plaintiff
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U.S. State District Court Abad Castillo And Marquinez |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of Lawsuits Filed | 2
Number of claimants | Person | 2,700
U.S. State District Court Abad Castillo | Hendler Law Firm |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of plaintiffs required to be dismissed | Plaintiff | 22
Number of plaintiffs dismissed | 14
Superior Court Abad Castillo And Marquinez |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of Lawsuits appealed | 57
United States Lawsuits |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Legal costs and fees | $ | $ 2,350

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