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1 mesothelioma, more cases caused by asbestos, because
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2 of the exposures that occurred in the 1940s, '50s and
3 '60s.
4 Perhaps also there were better histories
5 taken, so we don't know that.
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6 Q That would be speculation, though?
7 A We don't know that, yes.
8 Q Are you aware from your own review of the
9 literature, Doctor, whether there have been reported
10 mesothelioma cases in occupations that common sense
11 would tell us have no asbestos exposure?
12 MR. IGNATOWSKI: Objection.
13 MS. HINES: Objection.
14 THE COURT: Overruled.
15 A I am not aware of cases that have been
16 reported from occupations where common sense would say
17 there is no asbestos exposure.
18 I am aware of Dr. McDonald's study of
19 cases -- I am sorry, cases of occupational exposures
20 where there is no known exposure, but I don't know of
21 anyone reporting those of occupational exposures.