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Amount charged against operating income increasing loss contingency liability, after adjustments to reduce previously estimated charges.

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The total number of new claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency during the period.

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Litigation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
Litigation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Nov. 08, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 08, 2016 Lawsuits
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Alleged complaints		24
Class and / or Collective action treatment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Alleged complaints		18
Individual claims and do not seek class or collective action treatment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Alleged complaints		6
Subsequent Event \| Connecticut Class Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount including attorney's fees \| $	$ 1,250