Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The following is a summary of the future minimum payments, required under non-cancelable operating leases, with terms in excess of one year, as of December 28, 2012:

(In thousands)
	Lease
Fiscal year	commitments
2013	$	7,139
2014		6,202
2015		4,795
2016		3,355
2017		2,537
Thereafter		3,880
	$	27,908

Total rent expense from property leases in fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $5,481,000, $5,180,000 and $5,030,000, respectively. Total expense from other operating leases in fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $1,754,000, $1,477,000 and $1,400,000, respectively. The Company had $3,851,000 in outstanding purchase commitments as of December 28, 2012. These commitments are expected to be fulfilled by the end of fiscal 2013.

In July of 2008, the Company was served with a writ by a former client. The writ did not articulate a claim. The Company met with the former client in November of 2008 and again in January of 2009 and learned in those discussions of potential claims against the Company arising out of the testimony delivered by one of the Company’s employees. The former client claims that this testimony contributed to an adverse verdict against them. Given the uncertainty as to whether the claimant will choose to pursue one or more claims against the Company, and the nature of the potential claims against the Company, an estimated loss cannot be determined at this time. The Company believes it has a strong defense against all such potential claims and intends to vigorously defend itself.  Further, the Company believes that some of the potential claims would be covered by insurance. Although the Company’s ultimate liability in this matter (if any) cannot be determined, based upon information currently available, the Company believes, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate resolution of these potential claims will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In addition to the above matters, the Company is a party to various other legal actions from time to time and may be contingently liable in connection with claims and contracts arising in the normal course of business, the outcome of which the Company believes, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. All legal costs associated with litigation are expensed as incurred.