1.0.0.3 false 9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES false 1 $ false false Shares Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 USD Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 USDperShareItemType Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 2 Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] 0 cah_NotesToFinancialStatementsAbstract cah false na duration string Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false false false false false true false false false 1 false false 0 0 false false Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false 3 9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 1 us-gaap_ScheduleOfLossContingenciesByContingencyTextBlock us-gaap true na duration string No definition available. false false false false false false false false false 1 false false 0 0 <div> 9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Legal Proceedings In addition to commitments and obligations in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various claims, other pending and potential legal actions for damages, investigations relating to governmental laws and regulations and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of its business. When accruing for contingencies related to litigation, the Company considers the degree of probability and range of possible loss. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. It is possible that cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies. The Company recognizes income from the favorable outcome of legal settlements, judgments or other resolution of legal and regulatory matters when the associated cash or assets are received. Estimated loss contingencies related to litigation and regulatory matters and income from favorable resolution of legal and regulatory matters are recognized in litigation (credits)/charges, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Income Taxes See Note 8 for discussion of contingencies related to the Company’s income taxes. Other Matters The Company also becomes involved from time-to-time in litigation and regulatory matters incidental to its business, including, but not limited to, personal injury claims, employment matters, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, inclusion as a potentially responsible party for environmental clean-up costs, and litigation in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against such litigation and does not currently believe that the outcome of any such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. From time to time, the Company receives subpoenas or requests for information from various government agencies relating to the business, accounting or disclosure practices of customers or suppliers. The responses to these subpoenas and requests for information sometimes require considerable time and effort, and can result in considerable costs being incurred by the Company. The Company expects to incur additional costs in the future in connection with existing and future requests. Such subpoenas and requests also can lead to the assertion of claims or the commencement of legal proceedings against the Company. Also from time to time, the Company may determine that products marketed, manufactured, or distributed by the Company may not meet Company specifications, published standards or regulatory requirements. In such circumstances, the Company will investigate and take appropriate corrective action. Such actions can lead to costs to repair or replace affected products, temporary interruptions in product sales and action by regulators, and can impact results of operations. </div> 9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Legal Proceedings In addition to commitments and obligations in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various false false No definition available. No authoritative reference available. false false 1 2 false UnKnown UnKnown UnKnown false true