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2 . I know that it is a risk factor.
3 Q But you do not know from either talking to
4 -- specifically from talking with either Mr. Wood, his
5 son, his wife or any of the family members what
6 specifically he did other than he worked as a
7 longshoreman; is that fair?
8 A That is correct, it is.
9 Q You indicated that some of theoncology
10 textbooks that you have read and have reviewed
11 describe that longshoreman is a risk factor for
12 mesothelioma.
13 In those same textbooks do they describe
14 garage workers or brake mechanics, people who have
15 been exposed to brakes also are at risk for developing
16 mesothelioma?
17 A I think it is a general knowledge that
18 patients who have been around brakes and brake linings
19 during that period of time are exposed to asbestos.
20 Q Thank you.
21 MS. HINES: I have no further questions.