XML 45 R25.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.6
Note 17 - Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Nov. 24, 2012
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
17. Contingencies

We are involved in various claims and actions, including environmental matters, which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is our opinion that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations.

In 2009, our former vendor, Colonial Trading, Inc. (“Colonial”), filed a lawsuit against us alleging, among other things, breach of contract by the Company after we cancelled orders for cribs following product recalls.  We filed counterclaims for breach of contract and warranty.  On August 1, 2012, a jury returned a verdict in favor of Colonial and in October 2012 judgment was entered in the amount of $1,437. Colonial’s motion for attorney’s fees is pending. Both Bassett and Colonial have appealed; with Bassett seeking a new trial for damages for breach of express warranty, among other things, and Colonial seeking, among other things, to treble its breach of contract damages.  We currently have sufficient reserves to cover the judgment amount.

See also note 9 regarding claims which could possibly result in the return of all or a portion of our share of the CDSOA final distribution.