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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies  
Commitments and Contingencies

17. Commitments and Contingencies

General

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and administrative actions associated with personal injuries, claims of former employees, and other events arising in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 1, “Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” under the heading “Insurance Liabilities,” the Company records liabilities for these claims, as well as assets for amounts recoverable from the insurer, for these claims covered by insurance.

Favorable Class Action Settlement

In February 2020, the Company received proceeds as part of a class action settlement against certain drywall manufacturers related to purchases made during calendar years 2012 and 2013. The Company recorded a gain on legal settlement of $14.0 million during the year ended April 30, 2020.