Federal Tax Attribute Created While Owned by Former Controlling Interest, Contractually Payable to Former Controlling Interest upon Realization

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Federal Tax Rate Approximately Applicable

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Interest In Lease Sold.

Interest in Le Nature Lease Funded By CIT

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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State Tax Attribute Created While Owned by Former Controlling Interest, Contractually Payable to Former Controlling Interest upon Realization

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State Tax Rate Approximately Applicable

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Total Amount Funded In Le Nature Lease

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The difference between the maximum amount of estimated loss and the amount recorded as of the balance sheet date.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name FASB Interpretation (FIN)
-Number 14
-Paragraph 3

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Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011 Tyco Tax Attribute [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Le Nature's Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Le Nature's Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2005 Le Nature's Inc [Member]
Reasonably possible litigation losses in excess of established reserves and insurance	$ 265.0
Federal tax attribute		794
State tax attribute		180
Federal tax rate		35.00%
State tax rate		6.50%
Total Amount Funded In Le Nature Lease					144.8
Interest in Le Nature Lease Funded By CIT					45
Interest In Lease Sold				5
Damages sought			$ 84