Commitments and contingencies Bell During fiscal 2011, the Company recognized a contingent liability for potential unpaid import duties associated with the acquisition of Bell. Prior to the acquisition of Bell by Avnet, Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) initiated a review of the importing process at one of Bell s subsidiaries and identified compliance deficiencies. Subsequent to the acquisition of Bell by Avnet, CBP began a compliance audit. The Company evaluated projected duties, interest and penalties that potentially may be imposed as a result of the audit and recognized a contingent liability of $10.0 million which was recorded to goodwill in fiscal 2011. Depending on the ultimate resolution of the matter with CBP, the Company estimates that the range of the potential exposure associated with the liability may be up to $73.0 million ; however, the Company believes the contingent liability recorded is a reasonable estimate of the liability based upon the facts currently available at this time. LCD Class Action Settlement The Company filed a proof of claim in the settlement of a class action proceeding that sought damages from certain manufacturers of LCD flat panel displays. A settlement was reached in the proceedings and in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 the federal district judge overseeing the proceeding issued an order approving the distribution of settlement funds to the class claimants and the Company received an award payment of $19.1 million . In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the federal district judge overseeing the proceedings issued an order approving a final distribution of funds and the Company received a final award payment of $3.0 million . The total award of $22.1 million is classified within "gain on legal settlement, bargain purchase and other" in the consolidated statements of operations. Other From time to time, the Company may become a party to, or be otherwise involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of condu