Contingencies (Details) - WGL $ in Millions |
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Jun. 20, 2019
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Feb. 28, 2021
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Jun. 30, 2019
lawsuit
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Mar. 31, 2017
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| Damages awarded | $ 96 | |||
| Settlement amount received | $ 107 | |||
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| Number of lawsuits | lawsuit | 2 | |||
| Pending Litigation | Minimum | ||||
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| Damages sought | $ 40 |
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