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11572-1000 MXY/dal asbestos-containing friction products were used- Bob July) and a plant nurse (Mae Martin, 1968 to 2003). . INTERROGATORY NO. 49: Does Defendant have, or has Defendant, any predecessor or any related company ever had, a Research Department? If so: (a) State when such department was established, and whether or not such department has operated continuously since being established; (b) State how much Defendant, its predecessor and/or related company expended each year on research; and (c) State the percentage of said expenditure which was for research concerning the health affects of asbestos; (d) Identify the person(s) in charge of such department throughout its existence; and (e) Identify the person(s) in charge of any asbestos-related research conducted by such department throughout the years. ANSWER: Warner Electric Brake & Clutch Company did perform research and testing for new product development, to verify performance characteristics of its products and components, and to assure compliance with customer specifications. For a period of time, this was done by a designated Research and Development Department headed by John Schipinski and perhaps others. At other times, research and development was handled by engineers by assignment INTERROGATORY NO. 50: 70