Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19
Current Liabilities
Accrued Litigation
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ2 2019Aug 1, 2019
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher legal risk or the recognition of new settlement obligations, which can negatively impact earnings.
Detailed definition
Accrued litigation represents the estimated liability for legal claims and settlements that are probable and estimable....
Peer comparison
Highly specific to the company's legal environment; peers in the pharmaceutical industry often carry similar provisions.
Metric ID:
accrued_litigationAccrued Litigation at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does accrued litigation mean?
- Money set aside to cover potential costs from legal disputes.