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5. Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

5.     Commitments and Contingencies


We are a party to legal proceedings and claims which arise during the ordinary course of business. We review our legal proceedings and claims and other legal matters on an ongoing basis and follow appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. We establish accruals for those contingencies when the incurrence of a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated, and we disclose the amount accrued and the amount of a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued, if such disclosure is necessary for our condensed financial statements to not be misleading. We do not record an accrual when the likelihood of loss being incurred is probable, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, or when the loss is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote, although we will make disclosures for material matters as required by ASC 450-20, Contingencies - Loss Contingencies. Our assessment of whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable is based on our assessment and consultation with legal counsel regarding the ultimate outcome of the matter.


In the fiscal 2019 third quarter, we recorded a $4.0 million liability and related insurance proceeds receivable for a claim arising from a lawsuit in which we were named a defendant. The liability is recorded in the “Legal contingency” line of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The insurance proceeds receivable is recorded in the “Insurance proceeds receivable” line of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The lawsuit stemmed from an auto-accident involving a trucking firm that had delivered products to one of our distribution facilities immediately prior to the accident. During the fiscal 2019 third quarter, the Company and its insurance carriers reached a $4.0 million settlement with the plaintiff; consequently, our insurance carriers will pay the $4.0 million settlement amount to the plaintiff on our behalf. The settlement is awaiting court approval which we expect in the 2019 fourth quarter. Based on consultation with legal counsel, we believe it is probable (as defined in ASC 450-20) the lawsuit will settle for $4.0 million and obtain court approval. The settlement of this claim is not expected to adversely affect our financial position or liquidity.