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CAUSE NO. 00-06-09976CV
KNOX EUGENE MANFORD and MADELEINE MANFORD,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT BROOKS COUNTY, TEXAS
GAF CORPORATION, et al., Defendants,
79th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DEFENDANT KJTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.'S RESPONSES AND OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS* FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION
TO: Plaintiffs, by and through their attorney of record William K. Tapscott, Jr., Baron & Budd, P.C., 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas 75219-4281.
COMES NOW Defendant UTEX Industries, Inc. and serves the following Responses and
Objections to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production,
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES D, STANTON State Bar No. 19053260 ERIC W. MCNEIL State Bar No, 13830320
THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES D. STANTON Turtle Creek Centre 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 450 Dallas, Texas 75219 Telephone: (214) 559-3232 Facsimile: (214) 559-0777
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT UTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing document has been served on Plaintiffs' counsel of record via fax and edified mail, return receipt requested, and all other counsel ofrecord, via regular mail, on tills the day of August, 2001.
JAMES D, STANTON ERIC W. MCNEIL
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REQUESTOR PRODUCTION
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 1:
Identify and produce the names ofany companies or businesses who supplied Defendant UTEX (or predecessor Universal Packing and Gasket; hereafter "Defendant") with asbestos containing products or materials that were either used in Defendant's manufacturing processes or were distributed by Defendant,
RESPONSE:
Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTBX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001160 which are being produced herewith, In addition to tire responsive documents produced herein, Defendant provides the following information:
During the relevant lime period, Defendant purchased asbestos sheet packings from several companies, including the following:
1, Richard Klinger Inc., 2350 Campbell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365. 2, Thermoseal Inc,, 2350 Campbell Rd,, Sidney, OH 45365. 3, Durabla Manufacturing Company, 140 Sheree Blvd., Lionville, PA 19431 and/or
Durabla Canada, Ltd,, 293 University Ave., Belleville, Ontario, Canada. 4, Prudential Supply Corporation, New York, NY (company that imported products of
Asberit Ltda., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). 5, Sepco Corporation, Birmingham, AL. 6, Gat'ke Corporation, Warsaw, IN. 7, Nicolet Industries, Philadelphia, PA. 8, Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, Houston, TX,
During the relevant time period, Defendant purchased other types of asbestos packings from several companies, including the following:
1. Sepco Corporation, Birmingham, AL. 2. Prudential Supply Corporation, New York, NY (company that imported products of
Asberit Ltda., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). 3. Greene, Tweed & Co,, 2075 Detwiler Road, Kulpsville, PA 19443. 4. Parker Hannifm Corporation, 6035 Parkland Blvd,, Cleveland, OH 44124. 5. Phelps Industrial Products, Inc., 6300 Washington Blvd., ELkridge, MD 21075. 6. Delaware Valley Pkg. & Rubber, Chester, PA. 7. Mario Company, Newtown, CT.
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Defendant purchased asbestos wick and asbestos rope from several companies, including the following: 1. Amatex Corporation, 1032 Stanbridge St., Norristown, PA 19404. 2. Southern Textile Corporation (n/k/a Darco Southern, Inc,, 253 Darco Drive,
Independence, VA 24348).
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 2:
Identify and produce any contractual agreements for supply or indemnification between Defendant and third party companies or businesses who supplied Defendant with, asbestos containing products or materials that were either used in Defendant's manufacturing processes or were distributed by Defendant.
RESPONSE;
Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 3:
Identify and produce any copies ofinsurance Defendant claims could potentially cover any liabilities resulting front exposure to asbestos containing products and/or materials made by or distributed by Defendant in this case.
BEgPONSE:
Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 000943 which are being produced herewith.
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CAUSE NO. 0Q-06-09976CV
KNOX EUGENE MANFORD and MADELEINE MANFORD,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
GAF CORPORATION, et al,, Defendants.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT BROOKS COUNTY, TEXAS
79th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DEFENDANT UTEX INDUSTRIES. INC.'S SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS* REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
TO: Plaintiffs, by and through their attorney of record William BC, Tapscott, Jr., Baron & Budd, P.C,, 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas 75219-4281.
COMES NOW Defendant UTEX INDUSTRIES, INC. and, pursuant to-the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, serves these Second Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production,
ERIC W. MCNEIL State Bar No. 13830320
THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES D. STANTON Turtle Creek Centre 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 450 Dallas, Texas 75219 Telephone: (214) 559-3232 Facsimile: (214) 559-0777
ATTORNEYS FORDEFENDANT UTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
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CERTIFICATE Off SERVICE I certify that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing document has been served on Plaintiffs' counsel ofrecord via fax and certified mail, return receipt requested, on this tire day of August, 2001.
Jj^MES D. STANTON ERIC W. MCNEIL
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REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
REQUEST FDR PRODUCTION NO. li Produce any and all documents (memoranda and/or other writings, including but not limited to books, pamphlets, or other written materials of any kind or character) in your possession, custody or control which would indicate that asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can be hazardous to the health ofhuman beings.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith,
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs5 Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 2: Produce any and all documents (memoranda and/or otherwritings) in your possession, custody or control that in any way relate to the hazards ofasbestos and/or airborne asbestos.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith,
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Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO, Produce any and all documents in your possession, custody or control which were disseminated or published by any person, trade association or organization of any type and that contain information relating to the hazards of asbestos and/or airborne asbestos.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence,
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith,
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 00032$ - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 4: Produce any and all documents that indicate and/or refer to in any way a decision and/or discourse related to ceasing the manufacture of asbestoscontaining products by Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead .to the discovery of
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admissible evidence, Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufacturein that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SirPPLEMENTALJRRSPONSE:.
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FORPRODUCXIQNNO. Produce any photographs of asbestos products manufactured by Defendant in place or being used, fabricated and/or utilized.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on fee grounds feat it is vague, ambiguous, overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on fee grounds that it seeks information feat is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery ofadmissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds feat it is ambiguous and misleading wife respect to the term "manufactured," in feat the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning offee term. Defendant further objects to this Request on fee grounds feat it assumes facts not in evidence, namely feat Defendant manufactured asbestos products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no photographs responsive to this Request
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REQUEST FORPRQPTICTIONjm, 6: Produce any actual warning signs, labels, or photographs of warning signs or other statements distributed with or placed on the packaging of asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant at any time during the last fifty-five (55) years.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents or items responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 7: Produce any documents which indicate in any way that individuals claimed injury to their lungs as a result of exposure to asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning offile term. Defendant further objects to tliis Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents sought.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO, & Produce any documents, minutes or other notes or records from, any meetings at which the hazards and/or potential hazards of asbestos were discussed by officers, agents, and/or employees ofDefendant,
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 9: Produce any and all documents, including invoices, shipping receipts, bills of lading, purchase orders, or other documents of a similar nature related to the sale, distribution, or purchase of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Jones & Laughlin Supply Co.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 10:
Produce any and all documents, including
invoices, shipping receipts, bills oflading, purchase orders, or other documents of a similar nature
related to die sale, distribution, or purchase of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Fluor
Supply Co.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
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first supplemental.response:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 11:
Produce any and all documents, including
invoices, shipping receipts, bills of lading, purchase orders, or other documents ofa similar nature
related to the sale, distribution, or purchase of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Oil
Field Supply Co.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPFUEMENXAU RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 12:
Produce any and all documents, including
invoices, shipping receipts, bills of lading, purchase orders, or other documents of a similar nature
related to the sale, distribution, or purchase of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by
Newman Brothers Drilling.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope., Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence,
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 13:
Provide a copy ofall invoices, purchase orders,
agreements, contracts, correspondences, telefaxes, telexes, and/or documents of any type passing
between this Defendant and any other entity regarding the acquisition, ordering, purchasing,
supplying, removal or distribution of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Jones &
Laughlin Supply Co.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on die grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence,
FIRST SUPPLEMENTADRESPONSEi
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO, 14:
Provide a copy ofall invoices, purchase orders,
agreements, contracts, correspondences, telefaxes, telexes, and/or documents of any type passing
between this Defendant and any other entity regarding the acquisition, ordering, purchasing,
supplying, removal or distribution of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Fluor Supply
Co.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. IS:
Provide a copy ofall invoices, purchase orders,
agreements, contracts, correspondences, telefaxes, telexes, and/or documents of any type passing
between this Defendant and any other entity regarding die acquisition, ordering, purchasing,
supplying, removal or distribution of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Oil Field
Supply Co.
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RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPOKSEi
Subject to and without waiving die foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request,
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 16;
Provide a copy ofall invoices, purchase orders,
agreements, contracts, correspondences, telefaxes, telexes, and/or documents of any type passing
between this Defendant and any other entity regarding the acquisition, ordering, purchasing,
supplying, removal or distribution of asbestos-containing products from Defendant by Newman
Brothers Drilling.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving die foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request,
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 17;
Produce any and all documents reflecting in any
way any inspections by labor inspectors, insurance company inspectors or anyone from Defendant's
company or hired by Defendant where asbestos-containing products manufactured by Defendant
were being used or installed and that included die talcing or measure of "dust counts."
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent
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the commonly understood meaning of the term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 18;
In the event that Defendant performed or had
performed any dust level counts with respect to asbestos dust produce any documents drat in any way
reflect or discuss the results of such studies or counts and actions, or potential actions, if any, taken
as a result of such counts or studies.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents xesponsive to this Request.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 19;
Please provide all documents referred to in
answering Plaintiffs' Interrogatories propounded to the Defendant, identifying with specificity which
documents were used to answer which interrogatories.
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RESPONSE; Defendants incorporates by reference its objections to all of Plaintiffs' Interrogatories propounded in this case. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague and ambiguous, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents sought.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTALJRESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 20;
As to all such potential legal entities who are
not now a party to this lawsuit, such as suppliers of Defendant's bulk asbestos, but who may be
responsible for the incident in question, please provide:
A, All documents tending to establish such liability; and,
B. A list of all tangible items or things that may be reviewed tending to establish such
liability, along with their location and the identify ofthe person to contact to view
such tangible things.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague and ambiguous, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents and tangible items sought
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to hie documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001165 which are being produced herewith.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 21t your present net worth may be ascertained.
Provide a copy of all documents from which
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, and seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that responding would subject Defendant to unnecessary harassment, annoyance, and invasion of its constitutional, privacy and property rights.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 22:
Provide a copy of all documents regarding
safely, safely training and/or safety meetings provided to or for the benefit of Plaintiff and other
workers for the proper handling and use of asbestos or asbestos-containing products manufactured
and/or distributed by Defendant. Include any documents given out at such safety meetings and
copies ofthe minutes ofor notes from all safety meetings or training sessions for the last fifty (50)
years.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on die grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 23:
Provide a copy of all Defendant's safely and
policy manuals regarding the use of or exposure to asbestos-containing products from 1940 to the
present.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time ox scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that
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is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 24:
Provide a copy of all reports, investigations,
transcripts, memoranda, correspondence and/or documents of any type you received from, or sent
to any city,' county, state, or federal entity, including but not limited to the EPA, NIOSH, NEEHS or
OSHA. regarding either the potential health hazards or dangers associated with exposure to asbestos-
containing products or airborne asbestos, and/or regarding any surveys, testing or other actions taken
to determine the presence ofand concentration ofairborne asbestos caused by handling and installing
asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly -understood meaning ofthe term, Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO.35:
Provide a copy of any and all photographs or
video recordings, sketches, drawings, or pictures in Defendant's custody or control or that of your
attorney, or of any agent or representative of you or your attorney, whether made as part of die
reports of experts or made by you, your attorney, or persons acting as your agents or representatives,
and pertaining to any asbestos-containing products manufactured by Defendant Request is hereby
made for one print of each photograph or video recording produced in response to this request.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning of the term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the tangible items sought.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no photographs or video recordings responsive to this Request, but refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 26:
Any models, visual aids, experiments,
documents or other writings or any items of demonstrative evidence prepared or preserved by you,
your attorney, your experts, or any other person acting on your behalfthat will or may be used in the
trial ofthis lawsuit.
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RESPONSE: Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents and tangible items sought Subject to and without waiving this objection, Defendant will agree to exchange trial exhibits with Plaintiffs at an appropriate time before trial.
FTRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving die foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECONPSUPPLEMENTAL_RESPON.SE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 27:
Copies of all depositions of any person
previously employed by you specifically including, but not limited to Defendant or Defendant's
employees, representatives, or agents, taken in connection with any alleged asbestos exposure to
asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured " in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
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REQUEST EON PRODUCTION NO. 28;
Provide a copy of each and every document
(including all reports, memos, photographs, statements and any material collected or acquired ofany
investigation, and all correspondence between Defendant and Defendant's insurer, and any reports,
notes or any other documents regarding testing, examinations, inspections, or opinions related in any
way to asbestos or any other communication from any individual or entity to Defendant, Defendant's
insurer or any agent or representative ofDefendant or Defendant's insurer concerning this incident
or any injuries or disabilities allegedly resulting therefrom) in Defendant's possession or control, or
that of Defendant's insurer, health insurer, disability insurer, liability insurer, or other insurer,
relating to Defendant's claim or the investigation ofthis incident by Defendant, Defendant's insurer,
or any individual or entity engaged for such a purpose.
' RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague and ambiguous with respect to the terms "Defendant's claim" and "this incident"
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 29:
Provide copies of any and all safety standards,
regulations, rules or code's pertaining in any way to asbestos or inhalation of toxic fumes or
substances, whether promulgated by government or private industry, or Defendant from 1940 to
the present.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
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"REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 30;
Provide a copy ofany and all contracts and/or
agreements ofany land (iforal, reduce the agreement to writing) made by Defendant to supply masks
and/or other safety equipment to purchasers of asbestos containing products manufactured by
Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term ^manufactured," in drat the definition offered by Plaintiffs does .not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 31;
Provide copies of any and all documentation
which in any way relates to the transport and distribution of asbestos containing products
manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on tire grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe terra. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents sought
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE!
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 00032S - 001166 which are being produced herewith,
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 32:
Provide copies or reproductions of any and all
advertisements of asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant, including, but not
limited to, posters, flyers, magazines or newspaper advertisements, and audio or video recordings
of radio or television commercials.
RESPONSE? Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning oftire term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 33:
Provide photographs ofall asbestos containing
products identified in Defendant's response to Interrogatory No. 20.
RESPONSE: Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No. 20,
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no photographs responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 34;
Provide copies of all articles or other
publications identified in Defendant's response to Interrogatory No. 22.
RESPONSE; Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No. 22.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving its previous objections. Defendant states that it has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 35;
Provide copies ofthe results ofall product tests
identified in Defendant's response to Interrogatory No. 24.
RESPONSE: Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No, 24.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO.J25:
Provide a copy of any and all photographs or
video recordings, sketches, drawings, or pictures in Defendant's custody or control or that of your
attorney, or of any agent or representative of you or your attorney, whether made as part of die
reports of experts or made by you, your attorney, or persons acting as your agents or representatives,
and pertaining to any asbestos-containing products manufactured by Defendant Request is hereby
made for one print of each photograph or video recording produced in response to this request
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning of the term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the tangible items sought.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no photographs or video recordings responsive to tills Request, but refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 26:
Any models, visual aids, experiments,
documents or other writings or any items of demonstrative evidence prepared or preserved by you,
your attorney, your experts, or any other person acting on your behalfthat will or may be used in the
trial ofthis lawsuit.
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RESPONSE: Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, and fails to specify with, sufficient particularity the documents and tangible items sought. Subject to and without waiving this objection, Defendant will agree to exchange trial exhibits with Plaintiffs at an appropriate time before trial,
ETRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST EOR PRODUCTION NO. 27:
Copies of all depositions of any person
previously employed by you specifically including, but not limited to Defendant or Defendant's
employees, representatives, or agents, taken in connection with any alleged asbestos exposure to
asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE; Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on tire grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 28!
Provide a copy of each and every document
(including all reports, memos, photographs, statements and any material collected or acquired ofany
investigation, and all correspondence between Defendant and Defendant's insurer, and any reports,
notes or any other documents regarding testing, examinations, inspections, or opinions related in any
way to asbestos or any other communication from any individual or entity to Defendant, Defendant's
insurer or any agent or representative ofDefendant or Defendant's insurer concerning this incident
or any injuries or disabilities allegedly resulting therefrom) in Defendant's possession or control, or
that of Defendant's insurer, health insurer, disability insurer, liability insurer, or other insurer,
relating to Defendant's claim or the investigation ofthis incident by Defendant, Defendant's insurer,
or any individual or entity engaged for such a purpose.
' RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduLy burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is vague and ambiguous with respect to the terms "Defendant's claim" and "this incident."
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 29:
Provide copies of any and all safety standards,
regulations, rules or code's pertaining in any way to asbestos or inhalation of toxic fumes or
substances, whether promulgated by government or private industry, or Defendant from 1940 to
the present.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAT, RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
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REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO, 30;
Provide a copy ofany and all contracts and/or
agreements ofany land (iforal, reduce die agreement to writing) made by Defendant to supply masks
and/or other safety equipment to purchasers of asbestos containing products manufactured by
Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term ``manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 31:
Provide copies of any and all documentation
which in any way relates to the transport and distribution of asbestos containing products
manufactured by Defendant.
RESPONSE: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured" in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products. Defendant further objects to this Request on die grounds that it is vague, and fails to specify with sufficient particularity the documents sought.
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents being produced herewith.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant refers Plaintiffs to the documents labeled UTEX 000001 - 000327 which were produced with its First Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, and to tire documents labeled UTEX 000328 - 001166 which are being produced herewith.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 32:
Provide copies or reproductions of any and all
advertisements of asbestos containing products manufactured by Defendant, including, but not
limited to, posters, flyers, magazines or newspaper advertisements, and audio or video recordings
of radio or television commercials.
RESPONSE;: Defendant objects to this Request on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, and not reasonably limited in time or scope. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it seeks information that is neither relevant nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it is ambiguous and misleading with respect to the term "manufactured," in that the definition offered by Plaintiffs does not represent the commonly understood meaning ofthe term. Defendant further objects to this Request on the grounds that it assumes facts not in evidence, namely that Defendant manufactured asbestos containing products.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO, 33;
Provide photographs ofall asbestos containing
products identified in Defendant's response to Interrogatory No. 20.
RESPONSE: Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No. 20.
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL-RESPONSE;
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections, Defendant has no photographs responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 34;
Provide copies of all articles or other
publications identified in Defendant7s response to Interrogatory No. 22.
RESPONSE; Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No. 22.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving its previous objections. Defendant states that it has no documents responsive to this Request.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 35:
Provide copies ofthe results ofall product tests
identified in Defendant's response to Interrogatory No. 24.
RESPONSE: Defendant incorporates by reference its objections to Interrogatory No. 24.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE:
Subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections. Defendant has no documents responsive to this Request.
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