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1 what I discussed in my 2004 paper which is evolving Page 52 2 state of knowledge involving asbestos since 1900 to the 3 current day as well as break wear debris and brake dust 4 since 1900 to 2000. 5 With respect to epidemiology I said that, I 6 would have said what I said in my 2004 paper and in 7 other cases that the epidemiology studies 8 overwhelmingly indicate there is no increased risk for 9 auto mechanics, and that based on the epidemiology and 10 the toxicology and the exposure data, these, none of 11 this surprises me. 12 So I think the scientific data are very 13 consistent across the board with respect to the 14 relationship between work as a brake mechanic and the 15 lack of increase of asbestos-related disease. So 16 that's in a nutshell what I would have said had I had 17 an opportunity to do so. 18 Q Do your opinions regarding epidemiology change 19 from case to case in brake cases? 20 A It depends on what new information is 21 available. It wouldn't change if there is no new 22 information. In recent years someone has an opinion 23 about every three months that they share in the 24 literature and I try to incorporate that in my view. 25 Q Have your opinions concerning state of the art ESQUIRE DEPOSITION SERVICES (415) 288-4280