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ANSWER;
OBJECTION. Vague. Without waiving this objection, Eaton states that it did not sell wheel assemblies as it understands that term. Eaton's brake assemblies did, at times incorporate asbestos containing linings manufactured by parties unrelated to Eaton. Beginning in the early 1980's, Eaton offered its customers brake assemblies incorporating non asbestos linings as made available by the lining manufacturers. Eaton believes that, except for certain specific applications relating to brake assemblies intended for military vehicles, it ceased offering brake assemblies incorporating asbestos linings in the late 1980s.
Interrogatory No. 6
If the answer to any subpart of Interrogatory No. 4 is in the affirmative with respect to the
Freightliner, state the following with respect to the axles sold:
(a) whether the answering defendant provided wheel assemblies with the axles sold to
Freightliner which were to be used by Freightliner for the manufacture of semi-tractor
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