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Telephone: (702) 385-4202 i k .k cB/oRJAonDesL, EJoYnes&, CMloEseE&REBrLowLn 300 South Fourth Street, Seventh Floor Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-6026 Fax: (702) 385-1655 July 12, 1993 Via Fax Konrad Cailteux, Esq. (212) 312-8007 Peggy Leen, Esq. (702) 366-0622 Re: Nevada Power Company v. Monsanto Company, et al. USDC, District of Nevada Case CV-S-89-555-LDG (LRL) Dear Counsel, The following is a draft summary of the agreements and areas for further discussion as discussed in this morning's phone conference with Paul Merrell, David Schalk and yourselves. I. Areas of Agreement for Stipulations A. Westinghouse will not instruct witnesses not to answer questions in the upcoming depositions regarding the alleged Westinghouse destruction of evidence on matters concerning: 1. conversations between Mr. Bair and Mr. Bickerstaff and Mr. Lawrence concerning the destruction of documents; 2. the purpose and meaning of the 22 page Bair memo (hereinafter plaintiff's exhibit 1212); 3. Specific documents, cases or issues raised in plaintiff's exhibit 1212 subject to appendices subject to claimed privileges; 4. Commendations or reprimands given to Westinghouse personnel regarding the document destruction program described in plaintiff's exhibit 1212; 5. the 1986 company wide sweep for PCB documents. B. Westinghouse will bring to the Bair/Bickerstaff depositions any written record of commendations or reprimands given to Westinghouse personnel regarding the document destruction program described in plaintiff's exhibit 1212. dnm\nvpowcr\phooecoo.mm Peggy Leen, Konrad Cailteux July 12, 1993 Page 2 C. Westinghouse will consider bringing portions from the personnel files of Bair, Bickerstaff, Lawrence, and Pashke to thir depositions if Nevada Power identifies narrow categories. D. Westinghouse does not anticipate any objections based on privilege during Mr. Pashke1s deposition relating to the 1986 document collection in Pittsburgh and its relationship if any to the Bair/Bickerstaff document destruction memoranda. E . Westinghouse will be prepared to submit to the court under seal for in camera review the documents claimed to privileged that were originally attached to Mr. Bair's 22 page memoranda. Westinghouse will provide a copy of the cover letter to Nevada Power and include in that cover letter the basis for Nevada Power's belief that the privilege has been waived. Nevada Power anticipates making a short presentation to the magistrate on these isssues. F. The documents responsive to Nevada P o w e r 's discovery request for documents taken from the files of Pierce, Walsh, Mandelcorn, and Munson were objected to but Westinghouse states it has produced them all. XI Issues to Be Discussed Further A. The availability of Mr. Pashke for his deposition by Nevada Power. B. Whether Westinghouse will bring the personnel files of Bickerstaff, Bair, and Lawrence to the deposition in case questions arise. C. The scope of the waiver of privilege as to the subject matter surrounding, the plaintiff's exhibit 1212, the program described in plaintiff's exhibit 1212, the documents submitted by Westinghouse in response to Nevada Power's motion for default, and the 1986 document collection at Westinghouse1s headquarters in Pittsburgh. D. A method to allow Nevada Power to verify whether or not all of the documents relating to PCBs, dioxins, and furans in Industrial Hygiene at the time of the Bair/Bickerstaff 22 page memoranda are still in Westinghouse's possession. 1. Konrad Cailteux and Peggy Leen proposed that Nevada Power identify specific categories which Nevada Power believes are dnm\avpowcr\phooecoQ.mm Peggy Leen* Konrad Cailteux July 12, 1993 Page 3 missing and they will search for such documents. Alternatively, Westinghouse proposed that Nevada Power wait until after the depositions to see whether they are satisfied and then make specific requests for documents -to see if they are still in Westinghouse1s possession. Westinghouse will consider extending the discovery deadline for these issues if Nevada Power accepts a bifurcated approach. 2. David Schalk suggested that he be provided with an index of the documents in Industrial Hygiene in 1989 and the most recent index and he be permitted to select a few specific documents for production. David Schalk also suggested that a method of verification would be physical inspection of the premises to see if they correspond with the description of the microfiche and files described by Mr. Bair in plaintiff's exhibit 1212. Paul Merrell also suggested that the type of documents produced relating to PCBs, dioxins, and furans be compared to the type of documents in Westinghouse's possession for other chemicals. 3. Peggy and Konrad will discuss whether or not they can and will produce an index of the documents. Nevada Power will consider whether they would be satisfied with Westinghouse1s proposal. E. The parties discussed but did not decide whether they are willing to extend discovery regarding the destruction of documents beyond the July 23, 1993 deadline. F. Westinghouse and Nevada Power did not reach agreement as to which state's law governs objections and privileges at the Bair, Bickerstaff, Lawrence, and Pashke depositions. G. Westinghouse agreed to investigate whether it will produce prior depositions, affidavits, and hearing testimony of the upcoming deponents regarding the destruction of documents, PCBs, dioxins, furans plus the insurance litigation deposition of Wayne Bickerstaff. H. Westinghouse and Nevada Power did not concur on the best method of verifying the content of Mr. Bair's handwritten notes relating to the destruction of documents. Nevada Power has provided a draft typewritten transcription for preview by Mr. Bair. Westinghouse suggested that Nevada Power ask about specific words or phrases. Westinghouse agreed to consider Nevada Power's proposal that Mr. Bair review, correct, and attest to Nevada Power's type written version. dnm\nvpowci\phonccoo.8um Peggy Leen, Konrad Cailteux July 12, 1993 Page 4 I. Nevada Power will investigate the scope of its prior 30(b)(6) deposition notices regarding these matters. Westinghouse thinks it is limited to the Bair/Bickerstaff memoranda and the 1986 document sweep. J. Nevada Power would like a copy of Westinghouse1s document retention or related policies which related to the 1986 document collection and the documents reviewed by Mr. Bair. There may have been a document produced as an attachment to the Francis Gary affidavit. > III. Unrelated Matters Discussed A. Nevada Power should receive an additional 9 boxes of Westinghouse production this week. B. Westinghouse will be providing additional documents from its privilege log. C. Nevada Power will agree to a second extension of Westinghouse1s filing deadline regarding the salvage value of PCB equipment. D. Westinghouse is not opposed to an extension for Nevada P o w e r 1s filing of its reply brief on its amended complaint, possibly until July 28, 1993. E. Production of documents relating to dioxins and furans including a training guideline mentioned documents produced by Westinghouse in response to Nevada Power's motion for default. Deborah Mailander faxed Konrad a list of such documents following t o d a y 1s meeting. Konrad has agreed to check whether these documents have been/will be produced. dnm\nvpowM ^ooecoo.mm Sincerely, BRADLEY & MERRELL DEBORAH N. MAILANDER BRADLEY & MERRELL C /O JONES, JONES, CLOSE & BROWN, CHARTERED Seventh Floor -- Bank of America Plaza 300 South Fourth Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-6026 (702) 385-4202 MESSAGE FROM XEROX 7024: (7021 385-1655 DATE: p-t.fjy i Lefr TO: JohrH<=bmdatrEsq. FAX #: (702) 366-0327 FROM: PiCi* PHONE #: (702) 366-0622 CLIENT/MATTER: Nevada Power v. Monsanto, et al. CLIENT/MATTER NO.: 11927.2 DOCUMENT(S) DESCRIPTION: NUMBER OF PAGES (including cover page): MESSAGE: THIS TELECOPY IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE ADDRESSEE NAMED ABOVE. IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE TELECOPY IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE, DESTROY ALL COPIES,AND DO NOT DISSEMINATE THE INFORMATION TO ANYONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, please call (702) 385-4202 and ask for: Robert Osterloh, Ext. 615 0 /0 - L t BRADLEY & MEBRELL _______ JONES, JONEB, CLOSE 6. BROWN, CHARTERED Bevanth R o o r -- B ank o* A m e n o * Plazo 300 S outh F o u n h S traot l_aa Vsgea, Navada 68101-8028 (702) 386-4202 MESSAGE FROM DATE: /t 7024: C7P2 385-1QS5 ___________________ TO: Jehw 'Li Tliurnvlal. Coq. b C fX irn FAX #' ph o n e C^02) 3Q6-0327 (7 0 2 ) 3 B6 - 0 6 2 2 FROM: PvlxA />Irr. C U E N T/M A TTE R : Nevada Power v. 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