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PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT
GF-818
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT Of MARYLAND
IN RE: KEY HIGHWAY, FAIRFIELD AND SPARROWS POINT SHIPYARDS ASBESTOS CASES
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CIVIL ACTION NO. BML-1. ALL CASES
DEFENDANT GAF CORPORATION'S ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFFS'
INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST TOR PRODUCTION
Defendant GAF Corporation in answer to the Interrogatories
filed against it says:
a. The information supplied in these answers is not
based solely upon the knowledge of the executing party but
Includes the knowledge of the party, his representatives and
his attorneys, unless privileged.
b. The word usage and sentence structure used in
these answers may be that of attorneys assisting in preparing
these answers and does not necessarily purport to be the
precise language of the executing party.
INTERROGATORY li
State the name, address, telephone number and position of
the corporate officer answering these interrogatories.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 1:
These answers to interrogatories have been executed by
Jonathan Berger, Vice President
. GAP Corporation, 140
West 51st Street, New York, New York 10020.
The following persons have supplied information in response
tc these interrogatories:
Phillip Bettoli -
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Research Department - GAF Corporation * South Bound
Brook, New Jersey 06880)
William Schwlngen - Products Manager - Insulation GAF Corporation - 140 West 51st Street - New York, New York
10020)
William Fassuliotis - Director of Safety and Occupational Health - GAF Corporation - Wayne, New Jersey 07470.
INTERROGATORY 2:
Have any documents and records of the defendant been used or referred to. in connection with ths prcpjritiin of or ' "
answers to these interrogatories? If so, for each document
referred to, state the following:
a. The number of the question and its subpart;
b. The identity and title of the document;
c. The name and location of the file in which the document was found;
d. The name and location of the file in which the
document is presently located;
e. The originator of the document.
.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 21
In the course of answering Interrogatories over several
years, documents have been referred to and various persons have
provided information, which documents and persons are presently
unidentified by this defendant.
INTERROGATORY 3:
* State the names of each person, who was spoken to or who
provided Information to assist in answering these
interrogatories and for each person state the following:
a. The number of each question and its subpart for
which such personnel provided information; b. For each question identified in a., state the
name, title and position description of the personnel supplying
information;
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c. The present location and address of the personnel
identified in b; d. The contents of the information provided.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 3; In the course of answering interrogatories over several
years, documents have been referred to and various persons have provided information, which documents and persons are presently unidentified by this defendant, except for Phillip Bettoli, (retired), Technical Director - Research Department - GAP Corporation * South Bound Brook, New Jersey 08880> William Schwingen - Products Manager - Insulation - GAP Corporation 140 West 51st Street - New York, New York 10020; and William Passuliotis - Director of Safety and Occupational Health - GAP Corporation - Wayne, New Jersey 07470. INTERROGATORY 4i
State the full and complete legal name under which your company or any predecessor is now doing business and has done business at all times from the date when it began mining, processing, manufacturing and/or selling asbestos products or thermal insulation products and materials up until the present time. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 4i
GAP Corporation was incorporated in Delaware in 1929 as American Z.G. Corporation. Its name was changed in 1939 to General Aniline and Film Corporation, and again in 1968 to GAP Corporation. GAP maintains Its principal place of business at 140 West Slst Street, New York, New York 10020. On May 26, 1967 GAF merged with The Ruberoid Company, assuming its assets and liabilities. The Ruberoid Company was originally incorporated in New York in 1886 as The Standard Paint Company. This company was succeeded by a company of*the same name, which was Incorporated in West Virginia in 1889; and that company was in turn succeeded by The Standard Paint Company, Incorporated in in New Jersey on June 16, 1905. The name of
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the company was changed to The Ruberoid Company on March 10,
1921. GAP is qualified to do business in Maryland.
INTERROGATORY 5:
Please state in which state or states of the United States
or what foreign country i;. _ ji business incorporated and where
its principal place of business is located.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY Si
This defendant is incorporated in Delaware, and its
principal place of business is in New York. INTERROGATORY 6 8
Please state whether:
a. Your company is authorized to do. business in
Maryland;
b. Your company does business in Maryland.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 6l
a. Yes.
b. Yes.
INTERROGATORY 7i
Is your firm now or has it or any of its predecessors ever
been engaged ini
a. The mining of asbestos material;
b. The processing and/or refining of asbestos
material;
c. The manufacture of asbestos products;
d. The sale and/or distribution of asbestos products.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 7t
a. Yes.
b. Yes.
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c. Yes.
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d. Yes.
INTERROGATORY 81
If any subpart of Interrogatory 7 is answered
affirmatively, state for each such affirmative answer:
a. Each asbestos product mined, processed,
manufactured, sold and/or distributed:
b. The inception date for each product;
c. i .wion of each mine, plant, and sales or
distribution facility for each product;
d. The name, present address and title of the
officers responsible for such facility from its inception to
the present time.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 8
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a - b. Calsilite, manufactured from the early 1940'a until
mid-1970; was a white-colored high temperature pipe covering
and block containing approximately 101 amosite, 24 chrysotile,
and calcium hydrosilicate and diatamaceous earth. Minor
changes in the composition of Calsilite were made in
approximately 1957 to facilitate its manufacturing process.
Calsilite was unprofitable and thus was discontinued in
mid-1970 when it was replaced by asbestos-free Calsilite IX,
which was similarly unprofitable. Calsilite was manufactured
at Gloucester, Mew Jersey.
115 and 214 Insulation Cements, manufactured from 1936
through September, 1975, were off-white to light-gray colored
cements, composed entirely of chrysotile asbestos fiber and
used for insulating and finishing boilers, tanks, fittings,
etc. Manufacture of these products was discontinued because
they were not profitable. These cements were manufactured at
Byde Park, Vermont.
T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing, manufactured from.1962 to
September 1971, was used for covering insulated tank; and for
protecting insulated piping. T/HA-100 was a white-colored
two-ply laminated product consisting of a layer of asbestos
paper in which chrysotile asbestos fibers were bonded with
Neoprene and a layer of polyvinyl floride (Tedlar) plastic filr attached by adhesive on one side. T/NA-100 is covered by u.s. Patent No. 3,300,927 dated January 31, 1967. Manufacture of this product was discontinued because it was not profitable. i/nA-i.0" ' manufactured at South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
Asbestos paper, manufactured from 1928, is a whitish to dark colored chrysotile paper composed of organic materials mixed with .asbestos fibers. It is used as a jacketing or pipe wrap.
Millboard, manufactured from 1928, is a gray or off-white colored densely compressed sheet of uniform size and thickness composed of asbestos fiber combined with binding materials. Millboard was formerly used primarily as an industrial fire barrier. Its present uses are limited primarily to the manufacturing of gaskets and insulating components used in consumer products. Asbestos paper and millboard have been manufactured to the present at Erie, Pennsylvania. It has been mnaufactured since 1971 at Whitehall, Pennsylvania, and from approximately 1969 to 1971 in Gloucester, New Jersey. .. c. This defendant objects to providing the location of every GAP sales or distribution facility for each product on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The only relevant sales or distribution facilities would be those from which GAP asbestos-containing thermal insulation products were shipped to BSC.
d. This defendant objects to section d. on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome and not* calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY 9t
State the names and positions of all corporate officers or officials having the responsibility of creating, directing or
setting the policy of your firm with regard to the mining, manufacturing, processing, sale and/or packaging of asbestos products since 1930. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 9:
Among the corporate officials having the responsibility of creating, directing or setting the policy of gaf with regard to the mining, manufacturing, processing, sale and/or packaging of asbestos products since 1930 are Phillip Bettoli - (retired) Technical Director - Research Department; william Schwingen Products Manager - insulation; and William Fassuliotls - Director of Safety and Occupational Health. INTERROGATORY 10;
For each asbestos product mined, manufactured, processed, refined, sold or distributed by you since 1930 state;
a. The date you commenced such activities; b. The generic name of the Basbestos product*; c* The brand name of the 'asbestos product*; d. The Trademark name of the 'asbestos product*; e. The asbestos content of such 'asbestos product*; . f. The mineraloglcal and other constituents of such 'asbestos product* and the percentage by weight of each such constituent contained therein. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 101 Calslllte. manufactured from.the early 1940's until mid-1970; was a white-colored high temperature pipe covering and block containing approximately 10% amosite, 2% chrysotlle, and calcium hydrosilicate and diatamaceous earth. Minor changes in the composition of Calsilite were made *in
1957 to facilitate its manufacturing process. Calslllte was unprofitable and thus was discontinued in mid-1970 when it was replaced by asbestos-free Calsilite II,
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which was similarly unprofitable. Calsilite was manufactured at Gloucester. New Jersey.
115 and 214 Insulation Cements, manufactured from 1936 through September. 1975. were off-white to "light-gray colored cements, composed entirely of chrysotile asbestos fiber and used for insulating and finishing boilers, tanks, fittings, etc. Manufacture of these products was discontinued because they were not profitable. These cements were manufactured at Hyde Park, Vermont.
T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing, manufactured from 1962 to September 1971, was used for covering insulated tanks and for protecting insulated piping. T/NA-100 was a white-colored two-ply laminated product consisting of a layer of asbestos paper in which chrysotile asbestos fibers were bonded with Neoprene and a layer of polyvinyl florlde (Tedlar) plastic film attached by adhesive on one side. T/NA-100 is covered by O.S. Patent No. 3,300,927 dated January 31, 1967. Manufacture of this product was discontinued because it was not profitable. T/NA-100 was manufactured at South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
- Asbestos paper, manufactured from 1928, is a whitish to dark colored chrysotile paper composed of organic materials mixed with asbestos fibers. Zt is used as a jacketing or pipe wrap.
Millboard, manufactured from' 1928, is a gray or off-white colored densely compressed sheet of uniform sise and thickness composed of asbestos fiber combined with binding materials. Millboard was formerly used primsrily as an industrial fire barrier. Zts present uses are limited primarily to the manufacturing of gaskets and Insulating components used in consumer products. Asbestos paper and millboard have been manufactured to the present at Erie, Pennsylvania. It has been
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manufactured since 1971 at Whitehall, Pennsylvania, and from approximately 1969 to 1971 in Gloucester, New Jersey. INTERROGATORY 11;
With respect to each asbestos product referred tg in Answer (10) , or which were made avanaDie to BSC directly or indirectly, or which were sold to any other defendant, state:
a. The full description of each product; b. The intended use of the product; c. The form in which the product is sold, e.g., bags, drums, boxes, etc.; d. Does the asbestos product have to be cut, sawed, shaped, mixed or otherwise worked before or during application or use. Zf so, describe what the user had to do before applying and using the product. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 11; Calslllte a. A white-colored high temperature pipe covering and blocks. b. Pipe covering. . c. Corrugated cardboard boxes. d. Calsilite was packaged pre-cut in various lengths and attached by the use of a metal band. Very little cutting was necessary. When it was necessary to cut on the job at the point of application, the applicator could use either a hand or power saw for that operation. 115 and 214 Insulation Cements a. Off-white to light-gray colored cements. b. Insulating and finshing boilers, tanks, fittings, etc. c. Heavy bags. d. 115 and 214 Insulation Cements were mixed with water into a heavy paste consistency and then applied with a
trowel
T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing
a. White-colored two-ply laminated product.
b. Covering insulated tanks and for protecting
insulated piping.
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c. Corrugated cardboard boxes.
d. T/NA-100 produced little if any dust during its
application because it was saturated with Neoprene. Any
cutting would usually be done on a band saw, and due to the
nature of the product, would not result in any appreciable dust.
Asbestos paper
a. Whitish to dark colored paper.
b. Jacketing or pipe wrap.
c. Corrugated cardboard boxes.
d. Asbestos paper is generally cut by mechanical
knife or die-cut on a punch press.
Millboard
a. Gray or off-white colored densely compressed
sheet of uniform sise and thickness.
b. Millboard was formerly used primarily as an
industrial fire barrier. Its present uses are limited
primarily to the manufacturing of gaskets and insulating
components used in eonsummer products.
c. Corrugated carboard boxes.
d. Millboard is generally cut by a mechanical knife
or die-cut on a punch press.
INTERROGATORY 12t
Have you at any time since 1930, directly or indirectly
sold, delivered or supplied any asbestos products or*any other
products used for thermal insulation (whether an asbestos
product or not) to BSC. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 12t
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome and not drafted ir, a fashion precise enough, nor calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. The only relevant shipments of GAF's
asbestos-containing thermal insulation products could-be those made to jobsites on which and during yeara in which plaintiff actually worked. Subject to this objection, GAF responds: Yes. INTERROGATORY 13:
If Interrogatory 12 is answered in the affirmative, state
for each such sale, delivery, or supply:
a. The date of each sale or delivery;
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i. The invoice number;
ii. The purchase order;
b. The generic name of the asbestos product or
insulation product; c. The brand name of the asbestos product or
insulation product; d. The Trade name of the asbestos product or
insulation product; e. The chemical composition of such asbestos product
.or insulation product; f. The mineralogical constituents of each asbestos
product or Insulation product and the percentage, by weight, of
each constituent; g. The quantity of each such sale or delivery; h. The price paid by BSC for the shipment; i. The department and officer or employee at BSC who:
1. Placed the order;
2. Accepted delivery;
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k. The department and officer or employee at your
company who; 1.
Accepted the order;
2. Packaged the order;
3. Shipped the order;
4. each shipment.
Has possession of the records concerning
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY
This defendant sold, delivered or supplied the following
products to BSC:
BETHLEHEM STEEL/BALTXMORE
Year 1966
Invoice No.
00581
Product
1-1/2" calsilite section 3" pipe covering
Dollar Value Nur
of Sales
of t
$414.50
(
1-1/2" calsilite section 6" pipe covering
100.98
1-1/2* calsilite section 3/4" pipe covering
317.52
00609
1-1/2" calsilite section 3/4" pipe covering
83.35
]
00617
1-1/2" calsilite section 2" pipe covering
523.58
1-1/2" calsilite section 4" pipe covering
159.19
1-1/2" calsilite section 7* pipe covering
38.88
'
1-1/2" calsilite section 8" pipe covering
243.21
2
1970
14426
1-1/2" calsilite section 1-1/2" pipe covering
calsilite blocks 1-1/2"
calsilite blocks 3"
490.86 377.78 343.44
9 7 3
1971
14586
1" calsilite section 1-1/2* pipe covering
143.64
3
1-1/2" calsilite section 2" pipe covering
41.26
1-1/2" calsilite section 3" pipe covering
98.50
1
1-1/2" calsilite section 4" pipe covering
25.44
2" calsilite section 8* pipe covering
232.56
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Year 1965
1966
15906 16092
16127 16185 16256
calsilite blocks 1*
calsilite blocks 1-1/2*
1-1/2* calsilite section 6" pipe covering
2" 9* covering
""
2* calsilite section 16* pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 4* pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 5" pipe covering
2-1/2* calsilite section 6* pipe covering
2-1/2* calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 12* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 16* pipe covering
3* calsilite section 8* pipe covering
3-1/2" calsilite section 5* pipe covering
31.10 155.52
3Q..00 56.88 469.92 162.92 189.84 393.66 121.80 142.80 64.08 550.80 275.16
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BETHLEHEM STEEL/SPARROWS POINT
Invoice No.
Product
Dollar Value Numb-
of Sales
of Un
12496
4" calsilite section 8* pipe covering
$280.80
6'
4" calsilite section 10" pipe covering
104.94
11
00363
4" calsilite section 16" pipe covering
calsilite blocks 2"
1* calsilite section 2" pipe covering
46.32
144.18 *
1.45.80
1 271
451
1" calsilite section 3" pipe covering
109.35
27'
1" calsilite section 4* pipe covering
72.90
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1* calsilite section 6* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 1/4" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 1/2* pipe covering
1" calsilite section i-1/4" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 1* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 2* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 4* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 5" pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section " pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 8* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 9* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 10" pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 12* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 14* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 1-1/2* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covbering
2* calsilite section 2* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 4* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 6* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 10" pipe covering
in
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90.72 11.88 80.'19
86.40 101.09 129.60 .
38.02 32.40 106.92 58.08 259.20 35.52 29.88 23.88 77.76 34.02 48.60 1,30.68 ioj.VW 220.32
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4C 5 15:
240 216 225
43 36 108 48 192 24 18 12 144 54 54 108
102
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01309
2* calsllite aection 2-1/2* pipe covering
3* calsilite aection 3* pipe covering
calailltt blocks 1*
calsllite blocks 1-1/2*
calsilite blocks 2"
1* calsilite section 1" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 2* pipe covering
1" calsilite section 3* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 4* pipe covering
la calsilite section 5* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 6* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 1/2* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 3/4* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 1-1/4* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 1-1/2* pipe covering
1* calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covering
1* calsllite section 3-1/2* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsllite section 2* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 3* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsllite section 4* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 5* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 6* pipe covering
113.40 82.08 61.56
184.68 246.24
33.40 340.17 131.00 182.33
33.76 40.13 87.05 101.57 74.98 149.76 13.04 12.04 68.18 136.08 40.03 17.03 75.02
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27 54 54 30 2,00 61 64 10 10 83 89 52 96
6' 5,' 22! 37f 9< 3t 14*
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01310 01396
1-1/2" calsilite section 8* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 10" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 12" pipe covering
l~l/2" calsilite section 2-1/2" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 3-1/2" pipe covering
2" calsilite section 6" pipe covering
2* calsilite section 8" pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 14* pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 18" pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 20* pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 21" pipe covering
calsilite blocks 1"
calsilite blocks 1-1/2"
1-1/2" calsilite section 8" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 10" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 12" pipe covering
1-1/2" casilite section 16" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 1" pipe covering
1* calsilite section 3/8* pipe covering
1" calsilite section 1/2" pipe covering
1* calsilite section 3/4" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 1-1/4" pipe covering
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64.87 18.70 15.71 26.81 74.50
9.66 34.09 176.70 351.90 30.00 15.60 121.61 194.40 18.15 75.48 14.94
6.69 333.15 42.8.87 IP?,11 549.50 148.23
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e: 19;
i: 3( 9: 151 12
1,08C 15 51 9 3
1,371 2,166
Q4P 2,544
549
01548
1* calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 1* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 2* pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 3* pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 4" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 3" pipe covering
1-1/2* calsilite section 6" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 2-1/2" pipe covering
2* calsilite section 5* pipe covering
2* calsilite section 6" pipe covering
2* calsilite section 2-1/2* pipe covering
2-1/2* calsilite section 5" pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 10* pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 18" pipe covering
2-1/2* calsilite section 28" pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section 30" pipe covering
calsilite block 2"
1" calsilite section 6" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 1/2" pipe covering
1-1/2" calsilite section 1-1/4" pipe covering
1" calsilite section 2" pipe covering
2-1/2" calsilite section
28" pipe covering
.
120.96 44..93 6. 91 6.16 4.75 10.80 8.91 13.23 18.68 73.44 45.36 39.69 8.22
107.73 106.68 307.26 567.72
8.64 479.36
43.85 797.04
16.35
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1,245 12
2,421 87
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2-1/2* calsilite section 33* pipe covering
37.38
Calsilite was a white-colored high temperature pipe
covering and block insulation containing approximately loi
amosite, 2* chrysotile, and calcium hydrosilicate and
diatamaceous earth.
GAF maintains at its offices in New York, New York;
Gloucester* New Jersey; and South Bound Brook* New Jersey
certain shipping records of asbestos-containing thermal
insulation products. The information contained therein is
retrievable by reference of year, company shipped to and/or
jobsite shipped to. Pursuant to Federal Rule 33(c), this
defendant will permit plaintiff to review such records at a
mutually convenient time* and at GAF's offices.
INTERROGATORY 14i
With regard to each order specified in Answer 13* state
whether;
a. You provided BSC with specifications concerning
the products sold;
b. BSC provided product specifications to you
' concerning the products it ordered from you;
c. You provided BSC with any advertising or
promotional material or technical Information;
d. You provided any instructions concerning the
proper use of the material;
e. You provided any warnings regarding the products
you sold and/or delivered;
f. You provided any warranties concerning the
products.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 141
with regard to product specifications* Calsilite block and
pipe covering contained approximately 101 amosite* 2t
chrysotile* and calcium hydrosilicate and diatamaceous earth.
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In approximately 1965, Ruberoid Company began placing warning notlcea on packages of its thermal insulation products containing asbestos fiber:
4 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In 1970, this warning label was changed to read aa follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In approximately 1972, this warning was further changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIOOS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. INTERROGATORY IS: If any part of Interrogatory 14 is answered in the affirmative, identify each such document by:
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a Date;
b. Title and identification number;
c. Name of person who prepared it;
d. Name of person who authori-sS^its use;
e. Present location and custodian of the document.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 15t
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad* unduly burdensome and not drafted in a
fashion precise enough* nor reasonably calculated to lead to
the discovery of admissible evidence.
INTERROGATORY 16i
For each asbestos product referred to in Answer (10)* or
which was made available to BSC directly or Indirectly or which
was sold to any other defendant* state separately!
a. The date the product was first commercially sold;
b. The date and place where the product was designed
or developed;
c. The identity and present whereabouts of the
person or persons responsible for the design testing or
development of the product;
d. The identity and present location of all records
describing and dealing with the design asbestos and development
of the product;
e. For each asbestos product that your firm did not
develop, state the circumstances under which your firm began to
sell or manufacture such asbestos product.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 161
a. Calsillte - early 1940's;
115 and 214 Insulation Cements - 1936;
T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing - 1962;
Asbestos paper - 1928; and
Millboard - 1928.
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b - e. GAF assumes that the testing records referred to in subpart (d) refer to testing during the design or development of the product- If some other definition is intended, GAF objects to the term 'testing" on the grounds that it fs vague and ambiguous. GAF does not . ; requested information for the products listed in (a) except foe the product "T/NA-100." As indicated in the description of that product, in the Answer to Interrogatory No. 8, it was essentially a combination of existing materials. GAF does not have the information requested in this interrogatory with respect to the development or design of the component materials of "T/NA-100." To the extent this Interrogatory seeks information as to the development or design of the particular process by which these materials were combined, GAF objects to the interrogatory on the grounds that it has no relevance to the subject matter of the action and is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY 17i
With respect to each asbestos product referred to in Answer (10), or which was made available to BSC directly or indirectly, or which was sold to any other defendant, state separately whether you gave any consideration to the possibility of inhalation of asbestos fibers by users of the product. If sot
a. Describe, in detail, the factors considered; b. Give the date, location and names of participants at each meeting where the matter was discussed or considered; c. Identify each document recording such . consideration by date, title, file designation, author and present location. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 17t In approximately 1964, GAF became aware of opinions
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expressed by some members of the medical profession such as Dr.
Irving Selikoff that asbestosis could occur among insulation
workers, although the opinion did not relate specifically to
the use of our products.
INTERROGATORY 18:
With respect to each asbestos product referred to in Answer
(10), or which was made available to BSC, directly or
indirectly, or which was sold to any other defendant, state
whether any instructions, operating instructions or warnings
(hereinafter referred to as "warnings*} were given to ..
purchasers of the product or directed to the users of the
product. If so, state separately for each product!
a. The verbatim content of each warning;
b. The exact date defendant determined to use the
warning;
c. The exact date each warning was first used;
d. The date defendant contends each of its asbestos
products had a warning affixed to it;
e. The name, title and present address of the author
o{ each such warning;
f. Whether the warnings were communicated or
delivered to any distributor, and if so, state the name,
address and telephone number of the persona who communicated
and who received the warnings and the date delivered to the
distributor;
g. Whether the warnings were communicated or
delivered to the purchaser, and if so, state the name, address
and telephone number of the persons who communicated*and who
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the date delivered to the purchaser;
h. Whether the warnings were physically attached to
the product itself when sold and/or delivered by you, and if
so, the method of attachment;
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i. Whether any studies, evaluations or analyses of any potential hazards of your asbestos products were conducted by you prior to your use of each of the warnings and/or instructions. If so, identify the study by date, author, title and file number and state its orejsent location;
j. Whether you have a copy of the warnings and/or instructions in your possession at the present time, and if so, where it is located. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 18t
In approximately 1965, Ruberoid Company began placing warning notices on packages of its thermal Insulation products containing asbestos fiber<
CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. IF DOST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT POSSIBLE, NEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In 1970, this warning label was changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, HEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE 0. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
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In approximately 1972, this warning was further changed to read as follows:
CAUTION
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C~ ""MNS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE
QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID
BREATHING DUST.
INTERROGATORY 191
State whether you have ever discussed or considered the
effect giving such warnings referred to in 14, would have on
sales of products containing asbestos? If so, please state:
a. The fors of the consideration or discussion;
b. The date of the discussion or consideration;
c. If the consideration or discussion occurred at a
meeting, the names and present business and home addresses of
those attending;
d. The location and identifying codes of any records
of such considerations or discussions;
a. Whether you discussed or considered the effect
such warning(s) would have on sales of the product;
f* Whether you considered or discussed the costs
that would be incurred in preparing and using such label;
g. Whether consideration was given to the effect any
particular language used in a warning might have on sales.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 19:
No, not to the best of our knowledge.
INTERROGATORY 20
Did you ever consider the resultant effect on sales of your
asbestos products, of the public knnwlno of health hazards
linked or allegedly linked to asbestos? If so, please state;
a. The form of consideration;
b. The date of the consideration;
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c. matter;
The names of each person who considered the
d. If the consideration occurred at a meeting, the
names and present business and home addresses of those attending;
e. The location and identifying codes of all records
of such consideration.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 20
No, not to the best of our knowledge.
INTERROGATORY 21>
Have you ever imposed or considered any restriction or
limitation on the use of the asbestos products referred to in
Answer (10), or made available to BSC directly or Indirectly,
or sold to any other defendant? If so, state separately for
each producti
a. The verbatim content of each limitation
indicating which product it applied toi
b. The date it was first imposed;
c. The reason for imposing the restriction or
limitations;
d. Zf the reason for the restriction is stated in
any document. Identify each document by date, author, title and
state where it is presently located;
e. The person responsible for imposing the
restriction or limitation;
f. If the limitation or restriction was communicated
to purchasers of the product, state how this was communicated
and if in writing, identify the communication and* attach a copy
to your answer;
g. If not Imposed, state why not.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 21I
This defendant Imposes restrictions or limitations on the
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use of its asbestos products in the form of the following warranties :
In approximately 1965, Ruberoid Company began placing warni no "ntices or. packages of its thermal insulation products containing asbestos fiber:
CAPTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In 1970, this warning label waa changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In approxinately 1972, thla warning waa further changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
INTERROGATORY 22t
Did you, at any time since 1930, ever consider providing
any warnings, using any caution label or imposing any
restriction on the use of your asbestos products, tf
ztita
separately for each time the matter was considered:
a. The form of the consideration;
b. The date of the consideration;
c. If the consideration occurred at a meeting, the
names and present business and home addresses of those
attending;
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d. The substance of the consideration;
e. The location and identifying codes of any records
of such consideration;
f. What language would be used in each label, and
whether you considered the effect such language would have in:
1. providing an adequate warning;
ii. depressing sales of the product;
g. What were the various sixes of labels that were
considered and the substance of the discussion;
.. h. Where each label or warning was to be placed on
the product and the substance of any pertinent discussions.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 22;
This defendant considered providing warnings on the use of
its asbestos products, and it provided the following warnings:
Zn approximately 1965, Ruberold Company began placing
warning notices on packages of its thermal insulation products
containing asbestos fiber;
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CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL.
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IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID
BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT
POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU CF
MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
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In 1970, this warning label was changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS Or TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In approximately 1972, this warning was further changed to read as followst
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. INTERROGATORY 23t At the time of the development of or at the time of the decision to manufacture or sell each asbestos product listed in Answer (10), or made available to BSC directly or Indirectly, or brought from or sold to any other defendant, did you attempt to determine whether the product complied with any then applicable safety standards, safety orders, regulations, laws, rules and design requirements of any city, county, state, or the Federal Government of the United Statesi
a. If the answer is in the negative, please state the reasons for not conducting such an analysis and identify
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the name of the persons deciding not to conduct the analysis;
b. If the answer is in the affirmative, identify
those safety standards, safety orders, regulations, laws,
rules, or other ordinances which you claim you considered.
ANSWER ru i,i fc'RKOGATQRY 23t
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GAF is not aware of any safety standard, safety order,
regulation, law or rule of any state or of the Federal
Government which dealt specifically with the regulation of
asbestos products at the various times Calsilite, 115 and 214
insulation cements, T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing, Asbestos
paper and millboard were developed.
INTERROGATORY 24 I
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At the time of the development of, or at the time of the
decision to manufacture or sell, each asbestos product listed
in Answer (10), or made available to BSC directly or indirectly
or sold to or bought from any other defendant, did you attempt
to determine whether the product complied with any applicable
safety standards, orders or rules, regulations or design,
requirements promulgated by any professional society or
association or government body?
a. If the answer is in the negative, please state
the reasons for not conducting such an analysis and identify
the name of the person deciding not to conduct the analysis)
b. If the answer is in the affirmative, identify the
safety standards, safety orders, rules, regulations, which you
claim you considered by naming the title, number, page and date
of the regulation, and identifying the place where a copy can
be obtained of said regulation.
.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 24)
GAF is not aware of any safety standards, orders or rules,
regulations or design requirements which dealt specifically
with the regulation of asbestos products at the various times
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Calsilite, 115 and 214 insulation cements, T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing, Asbestos paper and millboard were developed. INTERROGATORY 25;
With respect to^each asbestos prnrfn,-* Mated in Answer (10), or made available to Bjc directy or indirectly or which was sold to any other defendant, state whether there has been any change, alteration or modification (hereinafter collectively called 'change*) from the time when it was first developed or you began to manufacture or sell it, to the present. If so statet
a. The nature of each such change? b. The reason for each such change? c. The details of how the changed product differed from the original product? d. The names of each person recommending and/or approving such change? e. The date each change was accepted by you and made commercially available? f. Whether there were any studies, evaluations or tests made in connection with such change, and if so, identify each such study by title, date, name of author and present location and custodian. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 25i Minor changes in the composition of Calsilite were made in approximately 1957 to facilitate the manufacturing process. The formulation of Calsilite was changed in July or August, 1971. At that time an asbestos-free Calsilite was briefly placed on the market. Its manufacture was discontinued in the same year. The asbestos-free product was discontinued becsusc it was unprofitable. The changes were overseen by Dr. Gordon (deceased) and Phillip Bettoli (retired).
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INTERROGATORY 26;
Did defendant ever recommend to purchasers or users of th asbestos products listed in Answer (10), or to BSC, cr any
ether uefeiiuoiic, wi-
.-leet to asbestos products sold or made
available to them, directly, or indirectly, that respirators, protective masks and/or protective clothing be worn while working with, installing or removing the product? if so, state separately for each product!
a. was made;
The date or dates when each such recommendation
b. The date or dates when each such recommendation was made to all users;
c. Who made the recommendation;
d. Who received the recommendation;
e. If oral, the manner and substance of the
recommendation;
f. If written. Identify the document by title, date,
file designation and author of each such recommendation and the location and present custodian of each such recommendation. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 26;
Tea. This defendant made such recommendations by means of
the following warnings on its asbestos products;
In approximately 1965, Ruberold Company began placing
warning notices on packages of its thermal Insulation products
containing asbestos fiber;
CAPTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS PIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAT BE HARMFUL. IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT
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POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In 1970, this warning label was changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In approximately 1972, this warning was further changed.
INTERROGATORY 27
Whether or not your company ever made the recommendations
referred to in Interrogatory 26, did your company consider
making them since 1930. If so, state separately for each
consideration!
a. The fora of the consideration and the result;
.. b. . The date of the consideration;
c. If the consideration occurred at a meeting, the
names and present business and home addresses of those
attending; d.
The substance of the recommendations discussed;
e. The location and identifying codes of any records
of such considerstions.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 27I
This defendant does not have records which would provide
the Information requested in this interrogatory.
INTERROGATORY 2S
If you performed any acts which altered the asbestos
products between the time they came into your possession and
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the tine they were delivered to BSC describet a. The form the asbestos products were in when they
first came into your possession; b. What alteration you made to the asbestos product; c. The reason for the alteration made by you before
you shipped the asbestos product to BSC. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 28;
This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the ground that the tern "altered" is vague and ambiguous. INTERROGATORY 29:
Do you clain you provided any warnings/ instructions of information as to the dangers of asbestos inhalation when you sold/ shipped/ delivered or supplied each order of asbestos products to BSC. If so/ for each shipaentt
a. Describe in detail each such warning/ instruction or information given}
b. State the date of each such warning; c. State whether such warning/ instruction or information was oral or written; . d. If oral/ identify the substance of the warning instruction or information given and the date and name of the person at BSC to whoa given; e. If written or printed/ attach a copy of each warning/ Instruction and information# identify each by date# title and reference number and state the manner and location whereby it was transmitted to users of the product. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 29; This defendant provided the following warnings on.its asbestos products; In approximately 1965# Ruberoid Company began placing warning notices on packages of its thermal Insulation products containing asbestos fiber;
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CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In 1970, this warning label was changed to read as follows>
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
. In approximately 1972, this warning was further changed to read as followst
CAUTION
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE
QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID
BREATHING DUST.
INTERROGATORY 30t Specify all correspondence (other than the invoice and
p..rrh /?**?
ie in Interrogatory 13) between you
and Bethlehem Steel's Corporate Shipbuilding Offices or the
shipyards listed in Instruction 1 byt
a. Document number)
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b. Subject matter; c. Date;
d. Name and title of sender;
e. Name and title of-addressee and state where such'
documents are presently located and the name of the custodian
of such documents.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 30;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome and not drafted in a
fashion precise enough, nor reasonably calculated to lead to
the discovery of admissible evidence. The only relevant
shipments of CAT's asbestos-containing thermal insulation
products could be those made to jobsites on which and during
years in which plaintiff actually worked. Subject to this
objection, GAP responds that it maintains at its offices in New
York, New York; Gloucester, New Jersey; and South Bound Brook,
New Jersey certain shipping records of asbestos-containing
thermal insulation products. The information contained therein
is retrievable by reference of year, company shipped to and/or
jmbsite shipped to. Pursuant to Federal Rule 33(e), this
defendant will permit plaintiff to review such records at a
mutually convenient time, and at GAP's offices.
INTERROGATORY 31;
Has any officer, employee or representative of your company
visited BSC? If so, state;
a. The name, address and title of each employee who
visited the shipyards; b. The date and purpose of the visit;
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e. Nno at the shipyards he saw and spoke to.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 31;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, harassing and nor
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drafted in a fashion precise enough, nor reasonably calculated
to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The only
relevant visits to BSC could be those dealing with shipments of
GAF's asbestos-containing thermal insulation products'- to
jobsites at BSC on which and during years in whicn plaintiff
actually worked.
INTERROGATORY 32t
Have you at any time since 1930 bought from or, sold,
delivered or supplied to any other defendant in this action any
'asbestos products"? If so, state for each such sale, and. delivery or purchaset
a. The date such products were bought, supplied
sold, and delivered;
i. The invoice number;
ii. The purchase order number;
b. The generic name of the 'asbestos product";
c. The brand name of the 'asbestos product";
d. The Trademark name of the 'asbestos product*;
e. The chemical composition of such 'asbestos
products';
f. The mineralogical constituents of such asbestos
product and the percentage, by weight, of each constituent;
9* delivery;
h.
The quantity of each such purchase, sale and The price paid by the buyer for the shipment;
i. The invoice and purchase order number of such
shipment and any other information required to identify each
such document;
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j. if sold, delivered or supplied pursuant to a
contract or 'rebranding agreement' Identify the agreement by
title, date, signers and present location;
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k. the order)
The department and officer or employee who placed
l. The department and officer or employee who
accepted the order.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 32i
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome and not reasonably
calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
Subject to this objection, this defendant responds that it has
not maintained a complete listing of its asbestos suppliers
since it ceased production of the bulk of its asbestos*
containing thermal insulation products. However, the following
is a partial list of asbestos suppliersi
Vermont Asbestos Croup Canadian Johns-Manville,
Corporation Lake Asbestos of Quebec,
Ltd.
Carey Canadian Mines, Ltd.
Asbestos Corporation. Bell Mines Cape Asbestos Onion Carbide
INTERROGATORY 331
With regard to each order of asbestos products referred to
in Answer 32 state whethert
a. ` You provided other defendants with specification
concerning the asbestos products sold)
b. The other defendants provided product
specifications to you concerning the asbestos products it
ordered from you;
.
c. You provided other defendants with any
advertising, promotional material or technical information;
d. You provided any instructions concerning the
proper use of the asbestos material;
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e. You provided any warnings regarding the asbestos
products you sold and/or delivered or received any regarding
asbestos products purchased;
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f. You provided any warranties concerning the asbestos products;
g. You received any warranties concerning the asbestos products.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 33;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, harassing and not
drafted in a fashion precise enough, nor reasonably calculated
to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The only
orders of asbestos products that could be relevant are those
where the products were delivered to jobsites on which and
during years in which plaintiff actually worked. Subject to
this objection, GAF responds that it does not recall any
warnings, etc., which it might have received from its
.
suppliers. This defendant provided the following warnings on
its products;
Zn approximately 1965, Ruberoid Company began placing
warning notices on packages of its thermal insulation products
containing asbestos fiber;
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION OF
ASBESTOS ZN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME
MAT BE HARMFUL.
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IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID
BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT
POSSIBLE, HEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF
MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
'.
In 1970, this warning label was changed to read as follows;
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CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT PC,,oiBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
In approximately 1972, thia warning was further changed to
read as follows:
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. CAUTION
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CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE
QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY BE HARMFUL. AVOID
BREATHING DUST.
INTERROGATORY 34i
Have you ever communicated with an agency or department of
the United States, concerning the specifications and/or
standard for any asbestos product or thermal insulation product? If so, state separately for each product or set of
specificationst a. Identify each such product; b. The number, if any, assigned to the military or
federal specification or standard; c. The Intended purpose or use for the products so
specified; d.
The date, tine and place of each communication:
1. The name of each of your agents or-employees
who participated in each communication* 2. The name, titlee, and agencies of each
individual with whom such communication was had; 3. The subject of the communication;
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4. Whether any notes, minutes or memoranda in
any form were recorded of such communication or of any meetings between you and the agency?
agency;
5.
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Whether any documents were submitted to the
6. Zf (4) and (S) is answered in the
affirmative state the name, and location of the custodian of such records.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 34
No, not to the best of our knowledge. INTERROGATORY 351
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Have you ever been a member of or participated in a trade
association which communicated with any agency or a department
of the United States, concerning specifications and/or standards for any asbestos product or thermal insulation
product. If so, state separately for each product or set of
specifications *
a. Identify each such product;
b. The number, if any, assigned to the military or
federal specification or standard;
c. The name of the association;
d. The years during which you were a member of or
participated in the association;
e* The intended purpose or use for the product so
specified; f.
The date, time and place of each communication;
1. The name of each of your agents or employees
and the association representative who participated 'in each
communication; 2.
The names, titles and agencies of each
individual with whom such communication was had;
3. The subject of the communication;
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4. Whether any notes, minutes or memoranda in any form were recorded of such communication or of any meetings between you and the agency?
5. Whether any documents were submitted to the - j "ncy;
6. If (4) or (5) is answered in the affirmative state the name, and location of the custodian of such records;
g. The date, time and place of each trade association meeting at which such communications were discussed and the name and location of the custodian of the notes, . minutes, or memoranda of such meetings. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 35i
This defendant has no first hand knowledge or familiarity with the information requested in this interrogatory. INTERROGATORY 36t
Were any of the products sold by you to private persons or companies (i.e. non-military or non-government contract sales) the same products you sold pursuant to military or federal specifications? If so please statet
. a. . Your name or designation for the product; b. The applicable military or federal specification.
. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 36 This defendant's asbestos-containing thermal insulation
products have not been manufactured according to any U.S. Government specifications, although certain of GAF's products might have matched relevant specifications. INTERROGATORY 37
If any part of Interrogatories 33, 34, 35 or 3.6 is answered in the affirmative. Identify each pertinent document by;
a. Date; b. Title and identification number; c. Name of person who prepared it;
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d. Name of person who authorized its use;
e. Present location and custodian of the document.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 37;
Not applicable.
m^^f'/tJGATORY 38:
If you perforated any acts which altered the asbestos
products between the time they came into your possession and
the time they were delivered to any other defendant, describe:
a. The form the asbestos products were in when they
first came into your possession;
b. What alteration you made to the asbestos products;
c. The reason for the alteration made by you before
you shipped the asbestos product to any other defendant.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 38
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that the term altered* is vague and ambiguous.
INTERROGATORY 3Ri
Did you receive any warning, instructions, or information
as to the dangers of asbestos inhalation when you purchased, or
accepted any asbestos or asbestos products? If so, for each
order state s
a. Describe in detail each such warning, instruction
or information received;
b. State whether such- warnings. Instruction or
information was oral or written;
c. If oral, identify the substance of the warning,
instruction or information received and the date and the name
and company of the person from whoa received;
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. d. If written, attach a copy of each warning,
instruction and information, identify it by date given, title
and reference number and state the manner and location whereby
it was transmitted to you.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 398
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, harassing and not
drafted in a fashion precise enough, nor reasonably calculated
to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The only
purchases of asbestos products that could be relevant are those
where the products were delivered to jobsites on which and
during years in which plaintiff actually worked. Subject to
this objection, GAF responds that it does not recall any
warnings, etc., which it night have received from its suppliers.
INTERROGATORY 40t
Rave you ever provided a warning directly to workers at BSC
concerning the danger of exposure to asbestos inhalation as a
result of use of your asbestos products? If soi
a. State the date of each such direct warning;
b. Identify the nane of your employee who provided
the direct warning;
c. Identify the employee who determined to provide a
warning; . . d.
If the warning was in writing, identify each
document containing the warning and state the content of each
warnings;
e. If the warning was oral, state the substance of
the warning, where given and the-.names of the Key Highway
Shipyard employees to whom it was given.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 40;
This defendant provided the following warnings on its
asbestos products;
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In approximately 1965, Ruberold Company began placing
warning notices on packages of its thermal insulation products
containing asbestos fiber;
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CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION- OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER "LONG PERIODS OF"tIMF MAT BE HARMFUL. IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONTROL IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BY THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING OUST.
In 1970, thi warning label waa changed to read as follows:
CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAT BE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WEAR RESPIRATORS APPROVED BT THE U. S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
*. la approximately 1972, this warning waa further changed to read as follows:
CAUTION
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE
QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAT BE HARMFUL. AVOID
BREATHING DUST.
INTERROGATORY 411
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Has your company had, as part of its processing,
distribution and sales of asbestos materials and products, a
system of inspections? If so please state:
a. When the system was initiated:
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b. the system;
Who was responsible for initiating and overseeing
c. Describe the system used;
d. If there are any documents describir.5 the
inspection system, identify each such document.
e. Identify all records of such Inspections and the name and address of their custodian. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 41i
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that the term 'system of Inspections* is vague and ambiguous. INTERROGATORY 42i
State whether any of your asbestos products were subject to
a system of United States government source inspection
(*GSI*). If sot
a. Identify all documents describing or establishing
such a system of inspections;
b. Identify all records of such inspections.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 42i
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
'that it is not drafted in a fashion precise enough, nor
reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible
evidence. The only relevant documents or records of asbestos
products subject to a system of GSZ could be those which cover
deliveries to jobsites on which and during years in which
plaintiff actually worked.
INTERROGATORY 43t Were the asbestos products listed in Answer (10), or made
available to BSC or sold to any defendant, were the subject of
W aaverYisement,'"regardless of media, issued in
behalf of your company. If so, state for each producti
a. The subject matter of the advertisement;
b. The media in which the advertisement was placed*-
c. When the advertisement(s) was so placed; d. The geographic area (a) the advertisement was used in; e. Whether any photographs or diagrams were (r.-rl-j-sd in the copy of the advertisement; f. Identify the advertisement by author/ date, and present location and custodian, attach copies of all advertisements and state exactly where the advertisement was published, broadcast or made public; g. Was anyone, besides you, involved in the preparation of the copy for the advertisement, and if so, state such other name and address. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 43t This defendant does not know the identities of persons involved in the preparation of such advertising materials, if any, prior to 1967. After 1967, such materials were prepared primarily by Ms. Helen Lofaro, Manager of Sales and Services for GAE's then Industrial Products Division. Some advertising for GAP's aebestos-containg thermal insulation products has been handled by Scali, McCabe, Sloves, 800 Third Avenue, New York, Mew York. Advertisements for GAP's (and The Ruberoid Company's) industrial thermal insulation products appeared in the magazine Asbestos. INTERROGATORY 44i Were any brochures, writings, or other materials, written or photographic, made available to distributors, ultimate users or the general public concerning the design, manufacture, distribution, selling, use, and/or quality and properties of
to In your Answer (10) or made available to BSC directly or indirectly or sold to any defendant. If so, for each such brochure or other material;
a. State the purpose of the brochure and material;--
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b. State when the material was accepted on behalf of the company for general distribution;
c. Give the name, present address, telephone nur.ber
of the person responsible for the preparation an acceptance ,-f
the material for general distribution on behalf of the company;
d. Identify the brochure or material by author, date
and present location and custodian, and attach copies of each.
e. Please attach a copy of the applicable
aforementioned material to your answers.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 44;
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This defendant does not know the identities of persons
involved in the preparation of such advertising materials, if
any, prior to 1967. After 1967, such materials were prepared
primarily by Ms. Helen Lofaro, Manager of Sales and Services for GAP's then Industrial Products Division. Some advertising
for GAP's asbestos-containing thermal insulation products has
been handled by Scall, McCabe, Sloves, 800 Third Avenue, New
York, New York.
INTERROGATORY 4Si
. Have you stopped producing, distributing and/or selling any
of the asbestos products listed in Answer (10) or which had
been made available to BSC or which were sold to any other
defendant. If so, state;
a. The reason you stopped;
b. When you stopped;
c. Who authorised or directed the stopping;
d. Whether any studies were conducted before you
directed that production and sale be stopped and if so,
identify each stid >
author. t)tle and subject matter
and attach a copy.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 45;
Yes. This defendant discontinued the production of
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Calsilite in mid-1970 because it was unprofitable. GAT
discontinued the manufacture of 115 and 214 Insulation Cements
in September, 1975 because they were unprofitable. GAF
discontinued the manufacture of T/NA-100 Insulation Jacketing
in September, 1971 because it
unprc?icdblv
INTERROGATORY 46;
If your company manufactures or manufactured any insulating
products which are commonly used by insulation workers and
which contain or contained asbestos, please describe how the
following are cut, shaped, mixed and applied on the jobs:
a. Asbestos cement mixes;
b. Asbestos pipe covering;
c. Asbestos bricks or blocks;
d. Asbestos sheeting;
a. Asbestos insulation used to protect against
extremes of heat as well as cold;
f. Asbestos insulation in loose form which may be
blown into homes or buildings;
g. Asbestos applied in spray form;
# b. Asbestos tape, cloth or yarn;
i. Asbestos felt or blanket giving particular
reference as to whether or not the materials have to be sawed
or cut on the job, blown into confined areas, or mixed with
water into a cement or paste.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 461
a. 115 and 214 Insulation Cements were mixed with
water into a heavy paste consistency and then applied with a
trowel.
,
b. Calsilite pipe covering required very little
cutting. When it was necessary to cut on the job at the point
of application, the applicator could use either a hand or power
saw for that operation.
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c. Calsilite block required very little cutting. When it was necessary to cut on the job at the point of application, the applicator could use either a hand or power saw for that operation.
d. Millboard is generally cut by mechanical knife or die-cut on a punch press.
e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. Not applicable. h. Not applicable. i. Not applicable. INTERROGATOR? 47t When did you first learn that there were health hazards associated with the use and/or fabrication of asbestos containing products} state the date* source, nature and extent of such information. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 47t In approximately 1964, GAT became aware of opinions expressed by some members of the medical profession such as Or. -Irving Selikoff that asbestosis could occur among insulation workers, although the opinion did not relate specifically to the use of our products. INTERROGATORY 481 Do you agree thatt a. Asbestos inhalation causes asbestosis; b. Asbestos inhalation causes mesothelioma; c. Asbestos inhalation causes lung cancer; d. Asbestos Inhalation causes bronchogenic cancer;
. .. ir.hilzticn-zz'---- lc:y;*al cancer; f. Asbestos Inhalation causes esophygeal cancer; g. Asbestos inhalation causes gastro-lntestinal cancer;
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h. Asbestos Inhalation causes colon cancer;
1. Asbestos inhalation causes kidney cancer;
j. Asbestos inhalation causes prostate cancer;
k. There is an established f*tiatiaal rtrralation
between persons' working with asbestos and contracting:
1. Mesothelioma;
ii. Lung cancer;
iii. Bronchogenic cancer;
iv. Laryngeal cancer;
v. Esophygeal cancer;
Vi. Gastro-intestinal cancer;
vil. Colon cancer;
viii. Kidney cancer;
ix. Prostate cancer;
That a portion of the Inhaled asbestos fibers
present in the lung after being Inhaled in the human body are
not eventually expelled;
a. The diseases caused by asbestos inhalation
usually have s long latency period and aay not oanifest
themselves until nany years after the initial inhalation of
asbestos;
n. Prolonged exposure to asbestos materials listed
in Answer 10 can cause or contribute to various occupational
diseases such as asbestosls, cancer and mesothelioaa;
o. That the use of asbestos insulating products
listed in Answer 10 are dangerous and harmful to human health;
p. The possibility of developing asbestos-related
disease extends not only to workers handling asbestos the
products but also ti
in li< * wh* cne procueta are
used;
q. The possibility of developing asbestos-related
disease extends not only to workers handling asbestos the --
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products but also to members of families of such workers.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 48:
This defendant objects to all subsections of this
interrogatory on the grounds that <* --^ks medical opinion.
Subject to this objection/ this defendant recognizes that there
are medical theories that such associations exist, and became
aware of such theories as followst
a. GAP Corporation became aware of medical theories
which related asbestos exposure to asbestosis in the middle
1960's;
b. GAP Corporation became aware of medical theories
which related asbestos exposure to mesothelioma only during the
course of asbestos litigation;
c. GAP Corporation became aware of medical theories
which related asbestos exposure to lung cancer in the middle
1960's;
d. -k. GAP Corporation became aware of medical
theories which related asbestos exposure to other cancers only
during the course of asbestos litigation.
INTERROGATORY 49;
Zf any part of Question 48 is answered in the affirmative
state for each such affirmative answer;
a. When your company reached such conclusion;
b. What information you relied upon in reaching that
conclusion;
c. What if anything you did to notify the public of
the conclusion you reached;
.
d. What if any you did to notify the users of your
product of the conclusion.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 49; This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the ground
that it assumes an answer to Interrogatory No. 48, which see**
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a medical opinion. Subject to this objection, this defendant recognizes that there are medical theories that such associations exist, and became aware of such theories as follows:
a. GAF Corporation became aware of medical theories which related asbestos exposure to asbestosis in the middle 1960's;
b. GAF Corporation became aware of medical theories which related asbestos exposure to mesothelioma only during the course of asbestos litigation;
c. GAF Corporation became aware of medical theories which related asbestos exposure to lung cancer in the middle 1960's;
d. -k. GAF Corporation became aware of medical, theories which related asbestos exposure to other cancers only during the course of asbestos litigation. INTERROGATORY SO;
Had you knowledge of any deaths or eases of lung disease or lung impairment among your employees which are or may be attributable to the Inhalation of asbestos dust or fibers. If so. please give the number* the name and address of such employees* together with the dates of treatment to such persons and reports of occupational disease furnished to the Industrial Commission of the relevant states and attach copies of the latter. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 50t
This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the ground that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
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INTERROGATORY 51;
Have you ever, as a part of your business, had a division
or unit which installed insulation materials on a contract by
contract basis. (hereinafter 'contract units'). If'so state:
a. Where each contract unit was based;
b. since 1930;
The name of the managers of each contract unit
c. Whether rules, regulations and/or work practices
existed which were to be followed by employees in each such
contract unit;
.
d. Were employees in these contract units ever
required to wear respirators. If so please state:
i. whether the requirement was by written
regulation or oral direction;
ii. the names of the people in your firm
originating such a requirement and/or incharge of enforcing it;
Hi. the date the requirement was imposed for the
first time;
e. Have former employees of your contract units ever
filed workmen's compensation claims due to lung or coronary
illness. Zf so, for each such claim, state:
i. the date, jursidiction and docket number;
ii. the illness or disease claimed;
ill. the resolution of the claim;
iv. the names of the co-respondents.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 51:
NO.
INTERROGATORY 52:
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Have you ever employed any steam plant operators or boiler
repair workers. If so, state:
a. Whether rules, regulations and/or work practices
existed which were to be followed by such employees;
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b. Were such employees ever required to wear
respirators. If so, please statet
1. whether the requirement was by written
regulation or oral direction;
'
il* the names of the people in your firm
originating such a requirement and/or incharge of enforcing it;
iii. first time;
the date the requirement was imposed for the
c. Have such former employees ever filed workmen's
compensation claims due to lung or coronary illness, if so,
for each such claim, state;
.
i. the date, jurisdiction and docket number;
ii. the resolution of the claim;
ill. the names of the co-respondents. ANSWER TO INTBRROCATORY 52;
No.
INTERROGATORY S3;
Have you ever prepared statistical analysis showing the
number of your employees who have been exposed to asbestos dust
and fibers for more than ten years who have asbestos-related
cancer, lung disease or lung Impairment? If so, identify the
date and its present location, and provide the figures.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 53;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
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INTERROGATORY 54; Have you ever considered preparing a statistical analysis
of the type referred to in Interrogatory 56. If so, for each
occasion when such consideration was given, state;
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a. The form of the consideration}
b. The date of the consideration;
c. The action taken;
d. If the consideration occurred *t e-mee.tir.g, t.v.i
names and present business and home addresses of those
attending;
The location of any records of such considerations.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 54t
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 55
List all the companies which have provided you Workmen's
Compensation Insurance and accident and disability insurance
since 1930 and the dates each company provided such coverage.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 55i
*. nils defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the grounds
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 56
Have any workman's compensation claims based on asbestosis*
lung cancer* mesothelioma* asbestos-induced diseases* or lung
diseases been filed against you? If so* for each eialm state:
. - a. The date filed!
b. When and where the claims were filed;
e. The reference numbers of all claims filed;
d. The outcome of the claims;
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e. The location and custodian of all such compensation records. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 56:
This defendant objects to this interrogf''-y ca
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which Is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAY has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 57
When did you learn for the first time of a diagnosed case
of asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, or gastro-inteatinal
cancer associated with asbestos exposure;
a. Among your own present or former employees;
b. Involving users of asbestos insulation products;
c. Involving users of asbestos products
manufactured, sold or distributed by you;
d. Involving members of families of workers using
your product;
e. Involving members of the families of your
employees or.former employees;
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 57i
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the ground
that it seeks Information which is a matter of public record
and therefore, equally available to plaintiff. Subject to this
objection, GAY responds that the first asbestos-related lawsuit
naming GAY as a defendant was Totter v. Ylbreboard, et al.,
(USDC B.D. Texas; CV 7329; filed July 29, 1969).
INTERROGATORY 5S
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kit* you ever conducted or financed any inspection, or made
any dust count of areas at BSC or at other facilities where
workers used asbestos products manufactured by your company?
a. If you have not, explain why this was not doner^
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b. If you have, what action, if any, did your
company take following the inspection or the taking of such
dust counts, the dates and places, if any, where your company
first started making such, dust counts,-'the dc
places
this has been done since, and the results of such tests;
c. Identify each report of a test identified in (b);
d. Whether or not you have conducted such studies,
state whether you ever considered doing so and for each
occasion when such consideration was given, state:
1. the form of the consideration;
ii. the date of the consideration;
ill. the result of the consideration;
lv. if the consideration occurred at a meeting,
the names and present business and home addresses of those
attending;
v. the location of any records of such
considerations.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 58
MO, not to the best of our knowledge. GAP Corporation did
not believe that it had a legal duty or responsibility to
perfora dust monitoring tests at jobsites.
INTERROGATORY 53:
Have you ever conducted or financed any studies of the dust
levels of asbestos produced when your asbestos products were
used, Installed or removed from a prior installation?
a. If you have not, explain why this was not done;
b. If you have, what action, if any, did your
company take following the inspection or the taking of such
oust Counts, the dates and places, if any, where your company
first started making such dust counts, the dates and places
this has been done since, and the results of such tests;
c. Identify each report of a test identified in (W;
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d. Whether or not you have conducted such studies, state whether you ever considered doing so and for each occasion when such consideration was given, state:
i. the date of the consideration, il. the form of the consideration; iii. the result of the consideration; iv. if the consideration occurred at a meeting, the names and present business and home addresses of those attending; v. the location of any records of. such considerations. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 59; No, not to the best of our knowledge. GAR Corporation did not believe that it had a legal duty or responsibility to perform dust monitoring tests at job sites. INTERROGATORY 60t Have you ever conducted, or had conducted dust level monitoring in your own plants? If soi a. When and where did you first begin such 'monitoring; ` b. The name of all firms or persons who did such monitoring; c. The date of all such monitoring; d. The identity and location of all such monitoring records. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 60i This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the ground that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery w*'auiaiaaxuAe aviaence. it seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAR has not employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. Subject to this objection, GAR responds that it does conduct dust samplings in
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its own plants. The method for air sampling for asbestos until
recently was by use of a midget impinger, and samples obtained
were counted in the sampling liquid using a 1mm. deep counting
cell and counting the settled particles with a microscope
equipped with a 16j<uu. 10k
l'ne current method
approved by NIOSH utilizes the membrane filter method of 400x -
450x (magnification) (4ma. objective) with phase contract
illumination.
INTERROGATORY 61t
State whether you ever considered monitoring dust levels
and for each such occasion when such consideration was given,
statei
a. The form of the consideration)
b. The date of the consideration)
c. If the consideration occurred at a meeting, the
names and present business and home addresses of those
attending)
d. The location of any records of such
considerations.
ANSm TO INTERROGATORY 61)
This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the ground
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because CAT has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. Subject to this
objection, GAT responds that it does conduct dust samplings in
its own plants. The method for air sampling for asbestos until
recently was by use of a midget impinger, and samples obtained
were counted in the sampling liquid using a 1mm. deep counting
cell and counting the settled particles with a microscope
equipped with a 16mm. lOx objective. The current method
approved by NIOSB utilises the membrane filter method of 400x -
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450x (magnification) (4mm. objective) with phase contract illumination.
INTERROGATOR)? 62;
Was the monitoring of dust levels required by any
directive, regulation oi rule of any government agency or
insurance company? If so, identify the directive, regulation
or rule, the agency promulgating it and the date it vas
promulgated.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 82t
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the ground
that it seeks information which is equally available to plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 631
If Interrogatory S8 or 59 and/or 60 are answered in the affirmative please state, for each dust measurement or set of
measurements please stater
a. Whether a log book was kept of the samples taken;
b. The location, custodian and identifying
Information for each report or analysis of the measurements;
c. The location, custodian and identifying
information for the raw data of the measurements!
d. The persons responsible for supervising such
measurements and their present addresses, if known.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 631
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This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is unduly burdensome and not calculated to lead to the
discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information which
is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not
mployei- persons in the
cspscity plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 64t
What technique(s), do you use or have you used to make dust
level measurements, explaining the technique, when it was _
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commenced, what the purpose was and what action had been taken
in response to the findings as to the dust samples.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 64?
This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the ground
that it Is not ,pliably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAT has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. Subject to this
objection, GAT responds that it does conduct dust samplings in
its own plants. The method for air sampling for asbestos until
recently was by use of a midget implnger, and samples obtained
were counted in the sampling liquid using a 1mm. deep counting
cell and counting the settled particles with a microscope
equipped with a 16mm. I0x objective. The current method
approved by NZOSB utilizes the membrane filter method of 40Ox -
450x (magnification) (4mm. objective) with phase contract
illumination.
INTERROGATORY 65t
State whether from 1930 to data you promulgated any rules,
written or oral, for the handling of asbestos products by your
own employees? If so, statei
a. When each such rules were promulgated)
b. The substance of the rules, if oral, and the
name, address and title of the person who disseminated them;
c. If in writing, either attach a copy of the rules
or identify the written rules by date, title. Identification
number, present location and the name and address of the
custodian thereof;
d. Whether sr.y tush
provided to BSC or
to any defendant and, if so, when and to whom.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 6Sl
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
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that it is harassing and not reasonably calculated to lead to
the discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information
which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. ' .INTERROGATORY S5;
Have any of your employees ever been reassigned to other
duties because of pulmonary or coronary health problems? if
so, please state for each such employee reassignment: a. The age of the employee at the time of
reassignment;
.
b. The date of the reassignment;
c. The job prior to reassignment; d. The job after reassignment;
e. The reason for such reassignment; f. The associated health problem; g. The doctor who recommended the reassignment. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 66
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is harassing and not reasonably calculated to lead to
the discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not
employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 67i
State the names and addresses of all professional, trade, industrial and safety, hygiene, or health associations and research foundations or organisations you have been a member of
since 1930 indicatingi a. The inclusive dates of your membership;
b. The names of each of your employees who attended meetings and the dates and designations of such meetings.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 67t
Asbestos Information Association/North American Suite 914
1660 L Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
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National Insulation Manufacturers' Association, Inc. 441 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017
Asbestos Cement Product Association
American Society of Testing Materials Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Crushed Stone Association
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Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
National Insulating Contractors Association
The following employees attended meetings of the above
associations, foundations or organisations!
Asbestos Information Association/North America - Joseph
Rail, William Fassuliotis, Jim Cloney, Tom Dent, Power Fraser,
and Harry Mesler (deceased)
National Insulation Manufacturers Association. Inc, - Dick
Benry and William Schwlngen. In addition, from NIMA minutes
supplied to the defendant by Plaintiffs' counsel in other
asbestos litigation, it appears that B.B. Hutton, W.G. Neal and
H. Johnston attended NIMA although GAF has no Independent
knowledge of their attendance at NIMA meetings.
Asbestos Cement Product Association - Phillip Bettoli.
American Society of Testing Materials - William Schwingen.
National Crushed Stone Association - Wayne Page.
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy - Wayne Page.
National Insulating Contractors Association - Dick Henry.
INTERROGATOR? 68i
State the names and addresses of any organizations to which
you have belonged since 1930 having anything to do with the
setting of standards, regulations. Information, lobbying.
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research, engineering, or use of asbestos products, materials, or fibers. For each organization please state:
a. The inclusive dates of your membership; b. The names of your employees who attended and the dates and designations of such meetings. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 68:
Asbestos Information Association/North American Suite 914 1660 L Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 National Insulation Manufacturers' Association, Inc. . 441 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 Asbestos Cement Product Association American Society of Testing Materials Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Crushed Stone Association Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
National Insulating Contractors Association. INTERROGATORY 69t
Do you maintain a library dealing with industrial hygiene, medicine, safety and/or engineering? If so, statei
a. The date you established the library; b. The location of the library; c. The name of names of the librarian(s) since 1930; d. All journals subscribed to by you concerning asbestos. Industrial hygiene, medicine, safety and/or
engineering; e. All books and articles dealing with asbestos and
asbestos-related diseases and the date acquired. . ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 69I
No. INTERROGATORY 70t
Have you at any time since 1930, maintained any office or
department dealing with medical research? If so, state; --
a. The name of such department? b. The location of such department? c. The name, address and title of each person who has been in charge of the department. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 70: No. INTERROGATORY 71? Have you ever hired a 'medical director"? If so, please state ? a. The date first hired? b. Bis or her name and dates of employment? c. The reason for hiring such a medical director; d. The location where the medical director was assigned? ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 71? No. INTERROGATORY 72? State for any physician or biological scientist ever employed by your firm as a consultant, plant physician or otherwise? a. Bis or her name and address? b. The dates of employment? c. The duties and responsibilities of each? d. The location, identifying titles or codes, and custodians of all reports or memoranda written by each? e. The professional specialisation of each? f. The reason for hiring each such person? g. The name and address of the person in 'you' firm responsible for hiring such person. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 72?
From time to time during the period beginning in approximately 1930, GAF called upon local physicians from
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surrounding cities or towns near its plant locations to perform
routine physical examinations and to administer routine medical
treatment when and if necessary. There are no records
presently within the possession, custody or control of GAF
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which reflects the names of these physicians or the
professional services performed by them. However, in the
course of deposition given by Wayne Page in Van Buaklrk, et al
v. Carey Canadian Mines, Ltd., et al.. U.S.D.C., E.D. Pa.,
Civil Action No. 78-4242; All Philadelphia Naval Shipyard cases
before Judge Takiff; Asbestos Cases. O.S.D.C., E.D. Va. on
November 27, 1979, one such local physician was recollected by
the deponent at p. 84 of said deposition.
INTERROGATORY 73t
Have you ever employed an "industrial hygienist" or
employed one as a consultant? Please state for each hygienist:
a. The reasons for hiring such a hygienist;
b. The location where the hygienist was assigned;
c. The duties of the hygienist; d. The names and addresses of the persons hiring
.such hygienist and of the hygienist;
e. The date when such hygienist was first hired.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 73;
No.
INTERROGATORY 74i
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Prior to 1972, were your employees ever subject to periodic
medical examinations? If so, please state; a. Whether the examinations were performed by your
firm, its agents or employees or by outside personnel either
private or governmental; b. Whether the examinations were performed as a
result of an Internal corporate decision or to comply with some
governmental rule;
c. Whether any person was rejected for employment as the result of such examination. If so, state the date and
reason for such rejection;
d. Whether any employee was reassigned, terminated
or pensioned as the result of auch
'ion and the date and
reason for each such occurrence;
e. Tour policy concerning advising the employees
examined of the results of the examination
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 74;
To the best of this defendant's knowledge, the only medical
examination programs offered/sponsored by GAF Corporation have
been those examination programs required by OSHA, in the manner
specified by the OSHA regulations.
INTERROGATORY 7Si
Have environmental conditions in the workplace ever been
subject of negotiations between your firm and any organization
representing your employees? Zf so, state;
a. The date of each negotiation;
b. The employee organisation and the names of the
negotiators;.
c. The firm operation in question;
d. The negotiators for your firm;
a. The condition at issue and the proposed contract
clause.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 75;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. Zt seeks Information which is not
relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
INTERROGATORY 76;
Have environmental conditions in the workplace ever been
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the subject of a clause in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to which you have been a party. If so, state for each such CBA:
a. The division, subsidiary, plant or oDeration covered by each such CBA;
b. The effective dates of each such CBA;
c. The employee organizations which were parties to
such a CBA;
d. The specific clauses in the CBA covering
environmental conditions.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 76;
This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. INTERROGATORY 77i
Have any grievances ever been filed by any of your employees* complaining of or related to dusty conditions? If sq, please state and for each such grievance;
a. The document identification for all documents relating to such a grievance;
b. The date filed; c. The response; d. Whether or not each such grievance reached arbitration and if so* whether the arbitrator filed a decision. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 77t This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the grounds
it is net reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAF has not employed
persons in the same capacity as plaintiff.
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INTERROGATORY 78i Has your firm ever been cited or admonished by any
government agency (federal, state or local) for dust levels in excess of any threshold limit value (TLV) or other pre-determlned number? If so, please statet
a. The dust and TLV or numberinvolved; b. The date; c. The government agency; d. The means of identifyingany document related to such an occurranee; e. Any action taken by the agency Involved. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 78i This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAT has not employed persons in the same capacity as plaintiff. INTERROGATORY 79; Since 1935 has there ever been an employee Health and Safety Committee at any of your firm's locations? If so, please state for each such committee; a. The location involved; b. The employee organisation; c. The name and address of all chairpersons. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 79 This defendant objects to this Interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. It seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter because GAT has not employed persort in the same'capacity as plaintiff. INTERROGATORY 80I Have you contributed any funds to research concerning
asbestos and its relation to lung, heart, gastro-intestinal
and/or larynx disease? If so, please state for each year the
amount of money contributed, when and to whom it was
contributed, attaching any report or reports from each
individual or organisation to whom your funds were distributed. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 80:
No, not directly.
INTERROGATORY 81:
Have you conducted, had conducted for you, participated in,
cooperated with, or funded any investigation, study, test,'
review or analysis (hereinafter referred to as *study")
concerning asbestos-related diseases, asbeatosis, pulmonary
diseases or cancer. If so, identify each such study by:
a. The date each study was conducted;
b. The person authorising the study;
c. The person in charge of the study;
d. The people participating in the study;
e. The title and subject of the study;
f. The results of each study;
g. If statistical analyses were made, state the
results, describe the data and assumptions upon which the
results were based;
h. If in writing, either attach a copy of the study
or Identify it by date, title, identification number, present
location and custodian.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 81;
No.
INTERROGATORY 82>
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Have vou conducted, participated, financed or had conducted
for you any tests, studies, investigations or analyses
(hereinafter referred to collectively as `studies*) to
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determine the effects of your product on workers working with any of your asbestos products? If so, state for each study:
a. The subject matter, title and date of each study; b. The date and name of the person authorizing the study; c. The reason for the study; d. The names of the persons who conducted the study; e. The date the study was completed; f. Whether the results were published and disseminated, and if so, where and to whom; g. The results of each study; h. If statistical analyses were made, state the results and describe the data and assumptions upon which the results were based; i. Zf in writing, identify it by date, title, identification number, present location and custodian and attach a copy. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 82; NO. . INTERROGATORY 831 Have you conducted, . articipated, financed or had conducted for you any tests, studies, investigations or analyses (hereinafter referred to collectively as `studies*) to determine the effects of Inhalation of asbestos dust or fibers by any one using or being exposed to asbestos products manufactured by your company? Zf so, state for each study; a. The subject matter, title and date of each study; b. The date and name of the person authorizing the study; c. The reason for the study; d. The names of the person who conducted the study; e. The date the study was completed;
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f. Whether the results were published and
disseminated, and if so, where and to whom;
g. The results of each study;
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h. If statistical analyses were made, state the
results and describe the date and assumption upon which they
were based;
i. If in writing. Identify it by date, title,
identification number, present location and custodian and
attach a copy.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 83l
No.
INTERROGATORY 84i I
Have you conducted, participated, financed or had conducted
for you any tests, studies, investigations or analyses
(hereinafter referred to collectively as `studies") which had
the purpose to prevent, minimize, or eliminate inhalation of
asbestost dust and fibers by those using or exposed to your
asbestos products? If so, state for each study;
a. The subject matter, title and date of each study;
' b. The date and name of the person authorizing the
study;
c. The reason for study;
d. The names of the person who conducted the study;
e. The date the study was completed;
f. Whether the results were published and
disseminated, and if so, where and to whom;
g. The results of each study;
h. If statistical analyses were made, state the
results describe the data and assumptions upon which the
results were based;
.
i. If in writing, identify it by date, title,
identification number, present location and custodian and ~~
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attach a copy.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 84i
No.
INTERROGATORY 85:
State whether you considered or took any action as a result
of any of the studies listed in Answers to Interrogatories 84
through 88. If sot
a. Describe what factors you considered;
b. Describe the action taken;
c. Identify who authorized or directed the action;
d. When was the action taken;
e. Why was the action taken;
f. Identify all documents discussing the study, the
action considered and the action taken by date, title, subject,
author and present custodian and location and produce the
documents;
g. If you have not taken any action state in detail.
why not;
h. If you have not given any consideration to taking
such actions, state in detail the reasons why.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 85;
Not applicable.
INTERROGATORY 86;
Even if you did not contribute, participate in or cause to
be conducted the studies mentioned in Interrogatories 80
through 84, state whether you ever discussed or considered
doing so. If so, for each discussion or consideration please
state the following;
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a. The form of the
consideration;
b. The date of the discussion or consideration;
c. If the discussion or consideration occurred at a
meeting, the names and present business and home addresses of
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those attending;
d. The location and identifying codes of any records of such considerations.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 86i
.
This defendant is not in possession of any documents which
would provide the information requested in this interrogatory.
INTERROGATORY 87i
Have you, at any time, used the services of an Industrial
health consulting or research organization? If so, state:
a. The name of the organization:
b. The dates such services were used;
c. The name of the persons in your company and in
the health organization who negotiated the agreement or
understanding;
d. Whether any reports or documents concerning the
services were prepared and, if so, identify the documents by
name, date, title, file number and present location.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 87;
No.
INTERROGATORY 88I
Old you in any way assist or participate in (a) any of
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's studies of asbestos
conducted from 1929-1940, (b) any Trudeau Poundatlon/Saranac
Lake studies from 1929-1960, (c)'any Industrial Hygiene
Foundation studies from 1938 to 1968; If so for each;
a. State what role or action you took;
b. Identify all documents relevant to such
activities by name, date, title, file number and present
location.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 88t
No.
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INTERROGATORY 89
. Do you claim any respirators or other breathing devices
would prevent inhalation of lOOt of the asbestos dust and
fibers given off or released from your product? tf o, stota:
a. Identify the respirator by manufacturer of
product name and number;
b. When the respirator was sold;
c. Give the detailed description of such respirator
or other breathing device;
d. The basis of your claim that it Will prevent the
inhalation of such dust and fibers;
e. Identify any relevant tests performed by date,
title, author and number.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 89;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it seeks an expert opinion. Subject to this objection,
this defendant is aware that there are and have been
respirators or other breathing devices that allegedly prevent
the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers.
INTERROGATORY 901
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Have you undertaken or financed any studies to determine
what type of respirator and/or protective mask would either
eliminate or afford maximum protection against the inhalation
of asbestos fibers? If so, state;
a. Who made the study;
b. When was the study made;
c. What was the result of the study;
d. Zf the result was written, identify the document
by title, date, file decigr.stisr. -and
vl .*! uch study,
and the location and present custodian thereof.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 80;
No.
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INTERROGATORY 91:
Have you undertaken or financed any testa or studies to
determine what type of ventilator or ventilating system would
eliminate or decrease the number of airborne asbestos fibers in
confined spaces? If so, state:
a. who made the test or study;
b. When was the test or study made;
e. What was the result of the study or test;
d. If the result was written, identify the document
by title, date, file designation and author of each such test
or study, and the location and present custodian thereof.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 91;
No.
INTERROGATORY 92:
If any of your present or former employees or officers have
testified at trial, by deposition in any litigation or before
any Congressional Committee or administrative agency concerning
asbestos exposure, pulmonary or asbestos-related diseases or
industrial hygiene relating to asbestos use, state:
a. . The name, address and title of each person who
testified;
b. The date, action, location and forum of such
testimony; c.
Whether defendant has a copy of such testimony;
d. Whether defendant will voluntarily produce a copy
of such testimony.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 92l
The following GAT corporate personnel were deposed in
William J. Baumgardner v. Combustion
Inc., it
O.S.D.C., S.C., Civil Action NO. 77-995*
Phillip Bettoli - (retired) - Technical Director -
Research Department - GAP Corporation South Bound Brook, New Jersey 08880
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William Schwingen - Products Manager - Insulation GAP Corporation - 140 West 51st Street New York, New York 10020
Wayne Page GAP Corporation 40 West 51st Street
New York, New York 10020
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William Fassuliotis, Director of Safety and Occupational
Health, GAP Corporation, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, was deposed
on November 27, 1979 in Van Buskirk, et al. v. Johns-Manville
Coro.. et al.. All Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Cases before
Judge Takiffj Asbestos Cases. D.S.D.C., E.D. Va.j and on
December 14, 1979 in Forest, et al. v. Johns-Manvllle Corp., et
U.S.D.C., E.D. Mo., Cause 78--1346C(3).
Joseph Hall, GAF Corporation, 140 West 51st Street, New
York, New York 10020 was deposed on December 20, 1978 in Crugan
v. Johns-Manvllle Corn., et al.. C.C.P., Philadelphia County,
January Term, 1977, No. 2052(1), Asbestos Case No. 89(1)i and
on December 14, 1979 in Forest, et al. v. Johns-Manvllle Sales
D.S.D.C., E.D. Mo. Cause No. 78--1346C(3).
Phillip Bettoll, (retired). Technical Director, Research
Department, GAF Corporation, South Bound Brook, New Jersey
08880, was deposed on January 28, 1978 in Ballinger v.
Combustion Engineering. Inc., at al.. C.C. Knox Co., Tenn., No.
1-684-75! Stanrrs v. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al..
U.S.D.C., E.D. Tenn., No. 2-75-122! and on March 8, 1978 in
Coordinated Proceeding. U.S.D.Ci; E.D. Vir., Civil Action No.
CT-77-1.
Joseph Hall, GAF Corporation, 140 West 51st Street, New
York, New York 10020 testified at OSHA public hearings in
Washington, D.C. on March 16, 1972.
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INTERROGATORY 93
For every policy of liability insurance insuring you
against losses as a result of claims for bodily injury or death
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as a result of use of your asbestos products from 1935 to the present list:
a. The name of each insurer; b. Each policy number;
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c. The term of each policy;
d. The amount of the coverage;
e. Whether each policy provides for primary or excess coverage and if excess/ the limits;
f. The deductible# if any# for each policy;
g. The basis of coverage for each - e.g. claims
made# occurrence;
h. The amount paid by the Insurer to date or
alternatively the amount of coverage still remaining;
i. The identity of the person having possession of each policy.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 93;
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is overly broad# unduly burdensome and not reasonably
calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
'Subject to this objection# a schedule containing part of the
information requested is attached which demonstrates the
burdensome quality of Interrogatory.
INTERROGATOR? 94;
Describe in detail your corporate history from 1930# including any mergers# acquisitions or spin-offs having to do with the manufacture or sale of asbestos products. If you have
sold any asbestos-product line or stock in a company dealing
with asbestos-products# state the date of the sale an'd identify
the purchaser. a. Identify every document related to each stage in
the history or transaction set forth above.
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ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 94:
GAF Corporation was incorporated in Delaware in 1929 as
American I.G. Corporation. Its name was changed in 1939 to
General Aniline and Film Corporation, and again in 1968 to GAF
Corporation. ,,aF maintains its principal place of business at
140 West 51st Street, New York, New York 10020. On Hay 26,
1967 GAF merged with The Ruberoid Company, assuming its assets
and liabilities. The Ruberoid Company was originally
incorporated in New York in 1866 as The Standard Paint
Company. This company was succeeded by a company of the same
name, which was incorporated in West Virginia in 1889} and that
company was in turn succeeded by The Standard Paint Company,
incorporated in in New Jersey on June 16, 1905. The name of
the company was changed to The Ruberoid Company on March 10,
1921. GAF is qualified to do business in Maryland.
INTERROGATORY 95t
If your company was formed after 1930, describe in detail
the circumstances under which it was formed including the
sources of the knowledge or equipment to be used to manufacture
-agbestos products, the source of the rights to manufacture
asbestos products, the company's incorporators, first Board of
Directors and officers and their occupational history prior to
your company's formation. a. Identify every document related to the
description set forth above.
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 951
Not applicable.
INTERROGATORY 961
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Rave you ever included a health warning with respect tc cr.y
product manufactured by you which does not contain asbestos,
indicating that such non-asbestos containing product may in
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some way be harmful to human beings? If so, for each such product, please state:
a. The name of the product;
b. product;
The chemical composition or ingredients of the
c. The use for which such product is intended;
d. The manner in which it is thought the product may cause harm to human beings;
e. The contents of the warning; f. The size of the warning; g. The color of the warning;
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h. The date the warning was first given to the public;
i. The names of the people responsible for or participating in the decision to provide the warning and:
1. their present address;
il. their present position or status with your
company;
ill. the position held at the time the decision
was made.
j. Please identify every document which relates to
the making of the decision to provide a warning. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 96I
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery
of admissible evidence. The only relevant health warnings
could be those on asbestos products shipped to jobsites on
which and during the years in which plaintiff worked.,
INTERROGATORY 97
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rv> your company have a record or document retention or
destruction policy* plan or program? If so* please describe such plan in detail. If the plan is different for separate
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categories of records, please describe the plan for each category. Please include in the description the following:
a. records;
The name and title of the custodian of the '
b. The length of time for which records are retained; c. The titles and names of the personnel responsible for determining the policy or plan from 1935 to the present; d. The titles and names of the personnel responsible for the removal and destruction of any records, pursuant to any such plans from 1935 to the present. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 97i
This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, inasmuch as it seeks information which is not relevant to the matter at hand. Subject to this
objection, GAT responds that its general policy is to retain
records for seven years. INTERROGATORY 981
Pursuant to your record destruction or retention policy
have you destroyed any documents, records or writings
pertaining to<
a. Health hasards of asbestos; b. Workmen's Compensation claims arising out of
asbestosia, lung cancer, mesothelioma, cor pulmonale,
pneumoconiosis, or pulmonary fibrosis; c. placing warning labels on your products; d. Hazardous conditions in your plants or factories; e. Funding or studies about health hazards of
asbestos; f.
Lawsuits arising out of injuries alleged to have
been caused by asbestos
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 98; This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds
that it is unduly burdensome and not calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, inasmuch as it seeks information which is not reiever* to the subject matter. Acy^documents relevant to any of these answers to interrogatories are attached or are maintained by GAr at its principal place of business. INTERROGATORY 991
If your answer to Interrogtory 98 is affirmative, list every such document destroyed by author, date and subject matter. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 99
Not applicable. INTERROGATORY lOOl
Were the products listed in the answer to Interrogatory (10), or supplied directly or Indirectly to BSC, manufactured in accordance with company product specifications (whether or not they also were produced in accordance with specifications of any outside organisation)? If so, please state the following!
a. The identity or designation of each of the specifications!
b. The present location of the specification; c. The date of the specifications and any amendments or changes thereto; d. The names and titles of the persons preparing each specification and any amendments thereto; e. The names and titles of the persons approving awn specieicacion and any amendments thereto. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 100 With regard to the product specifications, calsillte block
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and pip* covering contained approximately 1D amosite, 2* chrysotile, and calcium hydrosilicate and diatamaceous earth. INTERROGATORY 101:
Please identify each distributor, or wholesaler of-your asbestos-containing or thermal insulation'products si ... 1930 in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia and in Virginia within a 100 mile radius of Washington, D.C. For each distributor, or wholesaler, please state>
a. The last known address; b. The years of the relationship; c. Whether there was a written distributorship agreement; d. Whether the distributorship was exclusive. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 101; This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The only relevant shipments of GAF's asbestos-containing thermal insulation products could be those made to jobsites on which and during years in. which plaintiff actually worked. Subject to this objection, GAF responds that it maintains at its New York, New York; Gloucester, New Jersey; and South Bound Brook, New Jersey offices, certain shipping records of asbestos-containing thermal insulation products. The information contained therein is retrievable by reference of year, company shipped to and/or jobsite shipped to. Pursuant to Federal Rule 33(c), this defendant will permit plaintiff to review such records at a mutually convenient time, and at GAF's offices. INTERROGATORY 102; Did you or do you have any sales offices in Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia or Virginia? If so please state;
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a. Their addresses;
b. All managers from 1930 through 1975 and the years during which they served;
c. All sales personnel;
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d. The last ~r.own auucessea of ar." answers to Subparts b. or c.
sons listed in
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 102;
(a)
1500 South Ponca Street P.O. Box 5166 Baltimore, Maryland 21224
4030 Benson Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21227
1324 North Battlefield Boulevard, Suite 3D
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
34 Charles Street P.O. Box 1418 Hagerstown, Maryland 21470
7310 Ritchie Righway Empire Towers Suite 405 Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
9730C George Palmer Highway Lanham, Maryland 20801
5600 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
7942 A Angus Court Springfield, Virginia 22153
1101 15th Street N.W. Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20005
(b - d) This defendant objects to sections b-d of this
interrogatory, on the grounds that it is unduly burdensome and
is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of
admissible evidence. Inasmuch as it seeks information which is
not relevant to the subject matter which is the delivery of
asbestos-containing thermal insulation products to jobsites on
which and during years in which plaintiff actually worked.
INTERROGATORY 1031
If answer to 102 is negative, which of your sales personnel
were responsible for sales in Maryland from 1930 through 1975,
during what years, what are their last known addresses and are
any still your employees?
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 103t
Not applicable.
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INTERROGATORY 104: Which of your employees were responsible for the sale
and/or marketing of your asbestos-containing products from 193C through 1975:
a. To shipyards; b. For Maritime applications; c. To the United States Navy. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 104: This defendant objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that it is unduly burdensome and it is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, inasmuch as it seeks information which is not relevant to the subject matter, INTERROGATORY 1051 For each of the persons listed in Answer 104 please state: a. The job positions held; b. The years during which your company; c. The persons last known address; d. Whether the person is now your employee. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY 105; Not applicable.
GAF Corporation
STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF NEW YORK TO WIT;
JONATHAN BERGER .
--1/ .,
that she is
authorized to execute these Answers to Interrogatories on
behalf of GAF Corporation and that the information contained in
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such Answers is true to the best of ^r^Juiowledge, information and belief.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me, a Notary Public, thls^X.^ '^-4*
day of
. 1981. *. Bad*'
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My Commission Expires!
Notary PuDhc. StJt* ot NoO''* No. 41-9145350, Quai. m oiut<4M Co. Cortiteat* Mod in Nvw vyriounty Commitnon Dpyt* M*^rJpt 19S2
Richard R. (Jackson, jrT*"-^
Paul R. DeMuro
Ober, Glimes a Shriver 1600 Maryland National Bank Bldg. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (301) 685-1120
Attorneys for Defendant GAP Corporation
CERT1PICATB OP SERVICE
I hereby CERTIFY that on this 4*'*^day of July, 1981, a
copy of the aforegoing Defendant GAP Corporation's Answers to
Plaintiff's Interrogatories was mailed, postage prepaid, tot
Stanley J. Levy, Esquire
Krlendler 6 Krlendler 99 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016
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Harry Goldman, Jr., Esquire 1123 Munsey Bldg. Calvert a Fayette Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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Gerald H. Cooper* Esquire Carl E. Tuerk, Esquire Cooper* Beckman a Tuerk Suite 404 One North Charles Street
Baltimore* Maryland 21201
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Blchfara "
<r* Esquire
402 Blaustein Building
Baltimore* Maryland 21201
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Robert E. Scott* Jr.* Esquire Semmes* Bowen a Semmes 10 Light Street Baltimore* Maryland 21202
Attorneys for Johns-Manville Sales Corporation and Johns-Manville Products Corporation
James R. Eyler* Esquire Miles a Stoekbridge 10 Light Street
Baltimore* Maryland 21202
Attorneys for Owen-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
Robert E. Cadigan* Esquire
Smith* Somerville a Case 0. S. P. a G. Bldg.
6th Floor 100 Light Street Baltimore* Maryland 21202
Attorneys for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
B. Emails Parks* Esquire Wright a Parks Mercantlle-Tovson Building
Suite 1012 409 Washington Avenue Towson* Maryland 21204
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Attorneys for The Celotex Corporation
Robert P. Schlenger* Esquire Lord* Whip* Coughlan a Green 700 Arlington Building Baltimore* Maryland 21201
Attorneys for OWARCO Industries* Znc.
Michael B. Mart* Esquire
Marr a Bennett* P.A. 909 Charles Center South 36 South Charles Street Baltimore* Maryland 21201
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Peter J. Kahn* Esquire Williams a Connolly 839 17th Strset* N.W.
Washington* D.C. 20006
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Attorneys for Raybeatos-Manhattan* Inc.
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Donald A. Krach, Esquire Paul B. Lang, Esquire Niles, Barton a wiliner 929 N. Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Attorneys for Keene Building Products Corporation
Dc..^xd L. Merriman, Esquire Michael B. Mann, Esquire Merriman, Crowther a Merriman 20 South Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Attorneys for Eagle*?icher Industries, Inc.
Thomas C. Beach, XZZ, Esquire Daniel H. Honemann, Esquire Clapp, Somerville, Black and Honemann 1700 First National Bank Building Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Attorneys for Forty-Eight Insulations, Inc.
William W. Cahill, Jr., Esquire
Weinberg a Green 100 South Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Attorney for Amchem Products, Inc.
Thomas N. Blddison, Jr., Esquire
Gallagher, Evellus a Jones 1100 One Charles Center Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Francis L. Casey, Jr., Esquire William J. Cassidy, Jr., Esquire Hogan a Hartson 81S Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #600 Washington, D.C. 20006
Attorneys for Owens-Illinois, Znc.
Samuel S. Smalkin, Esquire Rollins, Smalkin, Weston, Richards a Mackie 6th Floor, Title Building Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Attorneys for Amatex and Nicolet Industries, Inc.
Andrew J. Graham, Esquire Lee H. Ogburn, Esquire Kramon a Graham, F.C. Sun Life Building
Charles Center Baltimore, Maryland 212S1
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Attorneys for H.X. Porter and Southern Asbestos Co.
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John Wheeler Glenn, Esquire 425 St. Paul Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Attorney for Amatex Corporation Louis G. Close, Jr., Esquire Whiteford, Taylor, Preston, Trimble t Johnston 2000 First Maryland Building 25 South Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Attorneys for Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Armstrong Cork Company Kevin J. McCarthy, Esquire O'Malley, Miles, Farrington a McCarthy 96 Harry S. Truman Drive Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20870 Attorneys for AC and S, Inc. Jack L. Hardwick, Esquire 15 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attorney for Fibreboard Corporation
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