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Commitment and Contingencies - Litigation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands					1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2019	Apr. 12, 2019	Mar. 13, 2019	May 11, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Loss Contingencies
Legal settlement accrual							$ 76,500
Steve and Sons
Loss Contingencies
Damages awarded to plaintiff	$ 7,100		$ 36,500
Legal settlement accrual						$ 78,600
Settlement proceeds awarded				$ 1,200
Steve and Sons \| Attorney fees
Loss Contingencies
Damages sought		$ 28,400
Steve and Sons \| Legal cost
Loss Contingencies
Damages sought		$ 1,700
Steve and Sons \| Past damages
Loss Contingencies
Damages awarded to plaintiff			9,900		$ 12,200
Steve and Sons \| Future damages
Loss Contingencies
Damages awarded to plaintiff			$ 139,400		$ 46,500