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Note 11 Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is from time-to-time subject to various claims, other possible legal actions for product liability and other damages, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of the Company’s business. The Metals Segment recorded claim expense of $100,000, $500,000 and $1,100,000 for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for specific customers’ product claims. Other than the environmental contingencies discussed in Note 5, management is not currently aware of any other asserted or unasserted matters which could have a significant effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
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The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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