40 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ Tel: (732) Fax: (732) November 12, 2015

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1 40 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ Tel: (732) Fax: (732) Daniel R: KuszmefrsRI Associate ATIOIIIEYI at law November 12, 2015 Leah Kagan, Esq. Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC Kilroy Airport Way Suite 540 Long Beach, CA Re: Dalis, Valerie Jo vs. Whittaker Clark & Daniels Our File No.: MSG Docket No.: MID-L Dear Ms. Kagan: Enclosed herewith please find Amended Responses to Form B and C Inte ogatories on behalf of Defendant, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc., in connection with the above-capf ed matter. Thank you for your attention to same. DRK.:m Enclosures cc: All Counsel Very truly yours, ~ R. K SZMERSKI New Brunswick, NJ. New York, NY Buffalo, NY Philadelphia, PA Clinton, NJ Wall, NJ Hammonton, NJ

2 DALIS V. WIDTIAKER CLARK & DANIELS COUNSEL LIST Robert E. Lytle, Esq. Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader P.C. Quakerbridge Executive Center 101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, NJ Attorneys for Plaintiff Leah Kagan, Esq. Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC 3780 Kilroy Airport Way Suite 540 Long Beach, CA Attorneys for Plaintiff Ronald Hurst, Esq. Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP 123 South Broad Street A venue of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Attorneys for Brenntag North America, Inc., individually and As successor-in-interest to Mineral Pigment Solutions, Inc. as Successor-in-interest to Whittaker Clark & Daniels, Inc. and Brenntag Specialties, Inc., flk/a Mineral Pigment Solutions, Inc. And as successor-in-interest to Whittaker Clark & Daniels, Inc. Kevin J. OToole, Esq. O'Toole Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC 60 Pompton Avenue Verona, NJ Attorneys for Colgate-Palmolive Co. Timothy E. Corriston, Esq. Connell Foley LLP 85 Livingston Avenue Roseland, NJ Attorneys for Co nair Corp. Marc S. Gaffrey, Esq. Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas, LLP 40 Paterson Street POBox480 New Brunswick, NJ Attorneys for Cyprus A max Minerals Company, as Successor to Sierra Talc Company and United Talc Company

3 HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP 40 Paterson Street, PO Box 480 New Brunswick, NJ (732) IN THE MATTER OF ALL ASBESTOS LITIGATION VENUED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY REGARDING WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION CIVIL ACTION DOCKET No.: MID-L AMENDED RESPONSES TO FORM B AND C INTERROGATORIES ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT, WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS, INC. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT Defendant, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc., (hereinafter "Whittaker'' or "Defendant") hereby responds to Plaintiff's Form B and C Interrogatories. Whittaker has made a good faith effort to respond to Plaintiff's Form B and C Interrogatories (hereinafter "Discovery Requests"). In making such responses, Whittaker does not purport to have adopted, applied or assumed the improper unproven and hypothetical facts or to have accepted the terminology or substance of Plaintiff's claims incorporated in, implied or alluded to with Plaintiff's Discovery Requests. The responses to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests were prepared by Defense Counsel with the assistance of Dennis St. George, Esq. and former employee of Whittaker, Ted Hubbard. Several of Plaintiff's Discovery Requests inquire about Whittaker's procedures, practices and matters that took place decades ago and, as such, the information contained in these responses may be incomplete or no longer available. Nevertheless, Whittaker has made a good faith effort to fully investigate all relevant facts and circumstances and the following responses are based upon this investigation. Whittaker cannot exclude the possibility that its continued investigation may reveal more complete information, as such, Whittaker reserves the right to supplement

4 these responses in the event that it acquires additional information which is responsive to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests. Plaintiff is advised that Whittaker does not waive any objections by providing responses to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests or by raising additional objections to individual Interrogatories, and this Preliminary Statement is incorporated herein by reference in each answer and response set forth herein. GENERAL OBJECTIONS 1. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests on the grounds that it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, seeks information which is not relevant to Plaintiff's cause of action, and seeks information which is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. 2. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent that said Discovery Requests seeks information protected by either the attorney-client privilege, N.J.R.E. 504, and Attorney Work Product Doctrine, N.J.C.R. 4:10-2(c). 3. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent that it seeks information that is not within the custody or control of Whitaker, is otherwise within the public domain, or is otherwise equally or more available to Plaintiff than to Whittaker. 4. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent that it asserts and/or assumes unproven conclusions as establish facts. 5. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent that it assumes the truth of the allegations which are in dispute in this litigation and/or makes incorrect and/or untrue assertions, and/or assumes unproven conclusions as established facts. 6. Whittaker objects to Plaintiffs Discovery Requests to the extent it seeks information regarding Whittaker's sale of any asbestos-containing products to any entities other than those specifically identified as being in the chain of distribution of products to which Plaintiff allegedly was exposed, or to any employers or job sites other than any employers or job locations that

5 Plaintiff specifically identified as employers and job locations at which Plaintiff allegedly was exposed to asbestos-containing products. 7. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent it requires Whittaker to identify any product either sold and/or manufactured by Whittaker which may have contained asbestos or components containing asbestos when: Plaintiff has failed and/or refused to specifically identify any product either sold and/or manufactured by Whittaker to which Plaintiff claims exposure; Plaintiff has failed and/or refused to identify any locations and/or job sites at which Plaintiff's claim exposure to any products sold and/or manufactured by Whittaker; or Plaintiff has failed and/or refused to identify any time periods during which Plaintiff claims exposure to any products sold and/or manufactured by Whittaker. 8. Whittaker objects to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests to the extent that it seeks to require it to provide information other than that which may be obtained through a reasonably diligent search of its records. 9. The responses made herein are made without in any way waiving and/or intending to waive, but on the contrary intending to reserve and reserving: (1) the right to object on the grounds of competency, privilege, relevancy and materiality, or any other proper ground, to the use of any such information, for any purpose, in whole or in part, in any subsequent step or proceeding in this action or any other action; (2) the right to object on any and all grounds at any time, to any other discovery procedure involving or relating to the subject matter of Plaintiff's Discovery Requests; and (3) the right to supplement these answers should additional information be discovered. This Statement of General Objections is hereby incorporated herein by reference in each answer and response set forth below. Notwithstanding and without waiving these objections, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels hereby responds to Plaintiffs Discovery Requests as follows.

6 Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc., here by responds to GROUP "B" Interrogatories 81. State the name, address and job position of each and every individual signing these Interrogatories on behalf of the Defendant. a. State the name, address and employer and job position of each person, whether Defendant's employees or otherwise who was consulted with or who assisted in the answering of these Interrogatories. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objection. Subject to and without waiving any objections, these responses were prepared by counsel with the assistance of Whittaker's authorized representative and former Vice President and Secretary, Dennis St. George, and former Litigation Control Group member and Whittaker employee, Ted Hubbard, identified as the individual most knowledgeable regarding the practices and procedures of Whittaker during the time period in question. The person signing these responses does so to satisfy such requirement as may exist under the applicable rules of civil procedure requiring a corporate officer or employee answering the Interrogatories to affix his/her signature. Such signer does not necessarily have direct knowledge regarding the matters included in these responses. No single officer, employee or agent of Defendant has direct knowledge of each and every answer requested. Defendant refers Plaintiff(s) to the certification of Dennis St. George. 82. Give a full and detailed description of the nature of the business that your company is engaged in. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving further objections, Whittaker was in the business of selling and/or distributing minerals and/or pigments until Since 2004, Whittaker has been engaged in the management of financial and insurance assets and management of legacy liabilities related to its former operations. 83. When did your company commence its business? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving further objection, Whittaker commenced business in a. Are or have any of the Defendant's predecessors, affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations engaged in the mining, sale and distribution of asbestos and/or asbestos fiber and/or asbestos-containing insulation products? If so, state the name of each such entity,

7 describe the nature of the involvement that each entity has or has had in the mining, distribution or sale of these products and materials, and set forth the inclusive dates each was involved in each aspect of this business. b. As to each such entity referred to in (a) above state: 1. The relationship between Defendant and each such entity; 2. The date each such relationship began and terminated; 3. The names and addresses of each such entity's corporate officers and Board of Directors; and 4. The names and addresses of your corporate officers and Board of Directors. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, beginning sometime in the 1930's, Whittaker was a supplier of Chrysotile asbestos fiber mined by Asbestos Corporation Limited. In approximately- 1972, Whittaker ceased supplying asbestos fiber. Whittaker was never in the business of manufacturing and/or distributing "asbestos-containing products" as the term is used in the present litigation. Rather, the business of Whittaker was the supply of raw materials and pigments to manufacturers of various finished products. Whittaker reserves their right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery. 85. From the year until the present, identify and state the address of any organization in which Defendant, its officers, agents or employees have belonged, having anything to do with setting standards, regulations or the conducting of research into the use of asbestos, asbestos products or asbestos fibers. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Defendant's knowledge, D~fendant has no records to indicate membership in any trade organizations, associations or other entities having anything to do with setting standard, regulation or the conducting of research into the use of asbestos, asbestos products or asbestos fibers. 86. Has Defendant ever been a member of or affiliated with any trade groups, professional associations or organizations? If so, identify each such group, association or organization and set forth the inclusive dates of Defendant's membership in each.

8 relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker at one time was a member of the CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance association n/kla Personal Care Products Council). Whittaker's membership with the CTF A was based on its business of selling and/or distributing raw talc to be utilized in the manufacturing and production of cosmetic talcum powders for personal use. B7. Has Defendant ever been a member of or affiliated with the Asbestos Textile Institute? If so, indicate when your company was affiliated or was a member of this organization? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, upon a good faith investigation Whittaker has no knowledge of ever being a member of the Asbestos Textile Institute. B8. Does your company publish or distribute a manual or booklet which describes the nature of the business that Defendant is engaged in? If so, set forth the title of such manual or booklet, indicate when it was published and attach a copy of same hereto. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker at one time distributed a brochur~ entitle "Call on Whittaker for Minerals, Colors, Pigments." B9. Has any employee or representative of your corporation ever attended a conference or meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute? If so, identify each such individual who attended these conferences or meetings and set forth the dates on which each such individual went to such a conference or meeting. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, it is unknown at this time is any employee and/or representative of Whittaker has ever attended a conference and/or meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute.

9 B10. Has your company ever been a member of, been affiliated with or provided funding for the Industrial Hygiene Foundation? If so, indicate when your company was a member or affiliate of this organization and set forth the dates, if applicable, when you provided funding to this organization. burdensome and unlimited in time and scope. Moreover, Whittaker objects to this Interrogatory on the basis that it seeks information that is irrelevant and/or Immaterial to relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, it is unknown at this time if Whittaker has ever been a member of, affiliated with, and/or provided funding for the Industrial Hygiene Foundation. B11. Does your company have a Board of Directors? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker has a Board of Directors Does your company's Board of Directors conduct meetings? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, the Whittaker Board of Directors do not have a regularly scheduled meeting and meet on an as needed basis. B13. Have minutes of the Board of Directors' meetings been taken and maintained by your company? If so, indicate who has custody of the minutes at this time. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, minutes are retained in Omaha, Nebraska.

10 814. Has your company, and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates ever manufactured or distributed asbestos-containing products? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Whittaker, further objects to the term "asbestoscontaining product" as used in the present litigation. Subject to and with waiving any objections,whittaker was not a manufacturer of "asbestos-containing products" as that term is typically used in this litigation. Rather, Whittaker was a supplier of raw materials and pigments to various manufacturers of finished products. Whittaker has no knowledge of what these materials were utilized for in said manufacturers finished products Give a complete and detailed description of the particular qualities that asbestos has or had that caused your company and/or its subsidiary or affiliate to utilize asbestos in your products. Answer: Not applicable see response to Interrogatory 814 above Did any of the entities from whom you received asbestos fiber or any of the entities referred to in 86, 87, 89 and 810 ever inform you or your company's employees that asbestos was potentially hazardous. to the health of individuals who were exposed to it? relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker has no knowledge of receiving information regarding the potentially hazardous health related to asbestos exposure If so, for each such company that transmitted such information to you and your company, set forth the following information: a. The name of each and every entity that informed your company that asbestos was potentially hazardous to health; b. The dates you received this information from each such company; c. Indicate how this information was transmitted to you; d. The substance of each warning; and e. Annex hereto eopies of each such warning. Answer: Not applicable. See response to Interrogatory No Has Defendant distributed or sold asbestos or asbestos-containing products in the State of New Jersey? If so, set forth the following information:

11 a. The date the Defendant commenced selling asbestos or asbestoscontaining products in the State of New Jersey; b. The date the Defendant terminated the sale of asbestos or asbestoscontaining products in the State of New Jersey; and c. The areas of New Jersey where asbestos or asbestos-containing products were sold. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of its knowledge, Defendant has no information responsive to this Interrogatory. See also Defendant's response to Interrogatory Did Defendant ever affix any warnings to any of the asbestos or asbestoscontaining products it marketed and distributed? If so, for each such product that contained a warning set forth the following information: a. The brand and trade name of each such product that contained a warning; b. The date a warning was attached to each such product; c. The substance of each warning; and d. Annex hereto copies of each warning. Answer See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Further, Whittaker relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiver of any objections, it is unknown at this time whether Whittaker ever provided its own warning when selling and/or distributing asbestos fiber other than that provided by Asbestos Corporation Limited, who was the miner and/or miller of the asbestos fiber distributed by Whittaker. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery Set forth the name, address and job position of each and every individual who took part in your company's decision to place a warning on its asbestos or asbestos-containing products. Answer: See objections and response to 819 above Prior to 1964, did any employees of the Defendant ever recommend that it utilize a warning on its asbestos-containing products? If so, identify each such employee, indicate when he made such a recommendation, indicate what the recommendation was, to whom it was given and what action was taken thereon.

12 Answer: See objections and response to 819 above. B22. Has Defendant ever established or maintained a library or libraries which in any way dealt with industrial hygiene, medicine, safety and engineering? If so, state: a. Where the library was or is located; b. The names of all journals which that library subscribed to; c. For whom and for what purpose the library was established; and d. Whether there is any inventory of the books and publications which are or were housed in this library, and if so, attach a copy hereto. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no Did Defendant or its agents or employees ever make any effort to keep abreast of medical literature concerning potential health hazards posed by the use of and/or exposure to asbestos? Indicate the names, addresses and job positions of all your company's employees who received this literature. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving further objections, Whittaker was a member of the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Associate ("CTFA") and as such, Whittaker was provided with CTFA publications regarding the concerns associated with the hazards of asbestos inhalation as it relates to personal care consumer products. B24. Prior to 1964 had your company done any studies or tests or had your company participated in, been the subject of, or been aware of any studies or tests by others concerning the potential effects of inhalation of asbestos dust or fibers by one using or being exposed to asbestos or asbestos-containing products. If so, state: a. The date such study or test was conducted and the date Defendant became aware of said study or test; b. The names and addresses of the persons conducting each test or study; c. The purpose of the study or test; d. The results of each study or test; and e. If reduced to writing attach a copy hereto.

13 relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objection, it is unknown at this time what studies and/or testing that Whittaker has performed; if any, prior to 1964 concerning the potential effects of inhalation of asbestos dust or fibers by using or being exposed to asbestos and/or asbestos-containing products. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery Prior to 1964, did Defendant's agents or employees conduct any experiments with laboratory animals to determine whether or not its asbestos-containing products were potentially hazardous to the health of workers who were using them? If so, for each such experiment which was conducted, indicate who conducted it, state when it was conducted and describe the results of each such experiment. Answer: See Preliminary Statement" and General Objections. Further, Whittaker relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of its knowledge, Defendant has no information responsive to this Interrogatory. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this Interrogatory through ongoing discovery Since 1964 has your company done any studies or tests or has your company participated in, been the subject of, or been aware of any studies by others concerning the effects of inhalation of asbestos or asbestos-containing products? If so, state the following: a. The date each such study or test was conducted and the date Defendant became aware of said study or test; b. The names and addresses of persons conducting the tests or studies; c. The purpose of the tests or studies; d. The results of each test or study; and e. Attach a copy of any reports based upon each study or test. reievant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of its knowledge, Whittaker has no information responsive to this Interrogatory. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this Interrogatory through ongoing discovery Since 1964, has Defendant or its agents or employees sponsored or performed any laboratory experiments with animals to determine whether or not its asbestos-containing products were potentially hazardous to the health of workers who were using them? If so, state who conducted each study, indicate where each study was conducted, and describe what the results of each test were.

14 relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Defendant's knowledge, no Prior to 1964, did Defendant or its agents or employees ever go out to construction sites, factories or power houses where its asbestos or asbestos-containing products were being used to determine or measure the levels of asbestos or dust or fibers in the work environment? If so, for each such study or experiment that was conducted, set forth the following information: a. When and where each measurement, study or test was conducted; b. Who conducted each measurement, study or test; c. What types of equipment were utilized to measure the levels of asbestos dust or fibers in the air; d. What the results of each measurement, test or study were; and e. Attach a copy of any reports concerning the measurements, tests or studies. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no Since 1964, has Defendant and/or its agents or employees ever gone out to any construction sites, factories or power houses where its asbestos or asbestos-containing products were being used to determine the levels of asbestos dust or fibers which were in the work environment? If so, for each such study or experiment which was conducted, set forth the following information: a. Who conducted each measurement, study or test; b. When and where each measurement, study or test was conducted; c. What type of equipment was utilized to measure the levels of asbestos in the working environment; d. What the results of each study, measurement, or test were; and e. Attach a copy of any reports concerning the measurements, tests or studies.

15 relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no Give a complete description of all programs implemented and precautions taken by the Defendant at its plants and facilities where it manufactures asbestos or asbestoscontaining products to reduce the levels of asbestos dust and fibers in the air. Include in this description all programs implemented and precautions taken since each plant was in operation. Include in this answer the date that each precaution was implemented. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker was not a manufacturer of asbestos and/or asbestos-containing products and as such, this Interrogatory is not applicable. See also Defendant's response to Did Defendant at any time require its employees who worked in the manufacture of asbestos or asbestos-containing products to wear respirators, face masks or other protective devices? If so, set forth which employee (by type) was required to wear such protective devices, when the directive relative to same was to be worn by each type of employee. Answer: See objections and response to Interrogatory 830 above Give a complete explanation of why each and every employee set forth in the preceding answer was required to wear a respirator, face mask or other protective device while working with asbestos. Answer: See objections and response to Interrogatory 830 above Has any worker employed by your company, its subsidiaries or affiliates ever filed a worker's compensation claim against Defendant or its predecessors, affiliates or subsidiaries, for an occupational disease or condition which was allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos, asbestos products, asbestos dust or fibers? If so, set forth: a. The date each claim was made; b. Where each claim was made; c. The name and address of the party making the claim; and d. The name and address of the party against whom the claim was made.

16 relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without any objections, Whittaker is aware of one Worker's Compensation claim filed by a former employee which alleges a respiratory and/or pulmonary injury, however, there is no indication that this former employee's condition was caused by exposure to asbestos, asbestos products, and/or asbestos dust or fibers. Whittaker reserves its right to supplement this Interrogatory through ongoing discovery If any employee or officer of Defendant has testified at trial or by deposition in any litigation involving an alleged occupational exposure to asbestos, state: a. Name, address and title of each person who testified; b. Date, location and form of testimony; and c. Whether Defendant has a copy of such testimony. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Further WCD objects to this Interrogatory on the basis that it is vague, overly broad, and unduly burdensome. Moreover, WCD objects to this Interrogatory on the basis that Is seeks information that Is irrelevant and/or immaterial to relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving Defendants Preliminary Statement and General Objections, George J. Dippold, former President, was deposed on April 11, 1984 with regard to a New Jersey asbestos case, Harry Keller and Marie Keller, his wife v. Pulmosan Safety Corp, eta/. Michael C. Argyelan, former President, was deposed on August 23, 2000 with regard to 14 Delaware asbestos cases in New Castle County, DE. Dennis St. George, Corporate Representative, was deposed on November 6, 2008 with regard to a New York asbestos case, Lisa Gerber, as Executrix of the Estate of Catherine Gerber, Deceased v. 84 Lumber Company, eta/.; on February 4, 2009, March 6, 2009 and March 20, 2009 with regard to an Illinois asbestos case, John Scarduzio v. A.W. Chesterton, Inc., eta/.; and on December 3, 2013 with regard to an Illinois asbestos case, Billy Cirlcles, As Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary Lou Clrkles, Deceased v. A. 0. Smith Corp., et a/.; and Stephanie Berdine v. Whittaker, Clark & Daniels in Pennsylvania on August 10, 2010; Gilvin v. DuPont, et a/ on March 15, 2015, and Villanueva v. 3M Company, eta/. on August 14, Theodore Hubbard, former President, was deposed on April 11, 2013 with regard to two New Jersey asbestos cases, Michael C. Argento v. Charles B. Chrystal Co., Inc., et a/. and Steven Kaenzig and Linda Kaenzig v. Charles B. Chrystal Co., Inc., eta/.; Cairo v. American International Industries, eta/. on June 19, 2015; Kangas v. American International Industries on August 28, 2015, in Fishbain v. Colgate Palmolive on September 11, Has Defendant at any time since its inception, maintained any office or department dealing with medical research? If so, state: a. The name of each such department; b. The dates each such department was in operation; and c. The name, address and job position of each such person who has been in charge of said department or departments. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no.

17 When was the first time the Defendant became aware of or knowledgeable of any disease or illness associated with or causally related to the inhalation of asbestos, asbestos fibers or asbestos dust in any form whatsoever? Indicate which disease Defendant became aware of and describe how Defendant became aware of its alleged relationship to inhalation or exposure to asbestos. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Further~ Whittaker objects to this Interrogatory on the basis that it is vague~ overly broad~ unduly burdensome and unlimited in time and scope. Moreover~ Whittaker objects to this relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections~ Defendant first learned that any disease or illness could be associated with the inhalation of asbestos in the early 1970~s. Whittaker reserves its right to supplement this Interrogatory through ongoing discovery In reference to the preceding Interrogatory, if Defendant acknowledges a causal relationship between asbestos and disease or illness, set forth the following information: a. What diseases or illnesses Defendant acknowledges are causally related to or associated with exposure to asbestos dust or fibers; b. The date upon which Defendant became aware of the association with or causal relation to each such disease or illness; c. The date upon which Defendant confirmed the causal relation of each such disease to exposure to asbestos or fibers; and d. How Defendant became aware of each such causal relationship or association, indicating the source of all such information. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Defendant further objects to this Interrogatory as calling for medical and legal conclusions~ which Defendant is not qualified to render. Plaintiff(s) is left to its proofs If your company manufactured any products which contained asbestos and which were commonly used by insulation workers and pipe coverers, describe how the following products were cut, shaped, mixed and applied when used: a. Asbestos cement; b. Asbestos-containing pipe covering; c. Asbestos sheeting; and d. Asbestos insulation to cover extremes of heat as well as cold. Answer: Not applicable. See response to Interrogatory Prior to 1964, were there any memoranda written by, distributed, or circulated among Defendant's employees, agents or representatives concerning the potential health hazards concerned with asbestos-containing products? If so, state:

18 a. Dates of each memorandum: b. Name, address and job position of each individual who wrote each memorandum; c. Name, address and job position of each individual to whom the memorandum was directed; d. Where each memorandum is kept; and e. Attach copies of each memorandum hereto. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no Has Defendant or its predecessor corporations ever had a division, affiliate or subsidiary which was involved in contracting for or installation of asbestos-containing materials in New Jersey? If so, for each such entity involved in the contracting or installation of these products, set forth the following information: a. Name of each such entity and the nature of its relationship to the parent corporation; and b. The exclusive dates that each of the above-mentioned entities were in existence. objects to this Interrogatory on the basis that it is vague, overly broad, unduly relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, no Did Defendant ever provide any of the employees who worked in the contracting for or installation of asbestos-containing materials with any respirators, face masks or protective clothing? If so, indicate what types of protective clothing, respirators or face masks were provided, describe when each type was first provided to each employee and describe why they were provided to each type of employee. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, this Interrogatory is not applicable. See Defendant's response to 84.

19 942. Has any individual who was ever employed in the contracting and insulation business referred to above ever filed a claim for workmen's compensation because of an alleged occupational disease sustained allegedly because of occupational exposure to asbestos? If so, for each such employee who has filed a claim set forth the following information: a. Name of each such employee: b. When each claim was filed; c. Where each claim was filed; and d. Name of the attorney who represented the petitioner and respondent. Answer: Not Applicable. See objections and response to State the full name, job title and present residences, business and professional addresses of any and all persons who have knowledge of any relevant facts relating to this case and the defense of your company. Unless already set forth in answers to a prior question, set forth in detail the facts of which each person allegedly has knowledge. Answer: See objections and response to Interrogatory State the name, address and credentials of each and every expert witness you intend to utilize at the time of trial and annex hereto a copy of their report. Answer: Unknown at this time. This response will provided through ongoing discovery and in accordance with the applicable deadlines set forth in the applicable Case Management Order Do you contend that the Plaintiff's illness is a consequence of the negligence or the fault of a third party or anyone who is not a party to this action? If so, state the name and address of each such party and set forth all facts which support your contention. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Defendant further objects to this Interrogatory as calling for medical and legal conclusions, which Defendant is not qualified to render. Plaintiff(s) is left to its proofs Do you contend that the illness and/or death of the decedent in this action was not causally related to an occupational exposure to asbestos dust and fibers? If so, give a full and detailed description of your contentions. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Defendant further objects to this Interrogatory as calling for medical and legal conclusions, which Defendant is not qualified to render. Plaintiff(s) is left to its proofs Do you contend that other agents and/or substances caused the illness and/or death of the Plaintiff in this matter? If so, identify each such agent and/or substance and set forth all facts to support your contentions.

20 Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Defendant further objects to this Interrogatory as calling for medical and legal conclusions, which Defendant is not qualified to render. Plaintiff(s) is left to its proofs Has Defendant and/or its agents or employees obtained any statements from anyone who has knowledge of the facts surrounding this cause of action? If so, set forth: a. Name, address and job position of the person that obtained the statement; b. The name, address and job position of the person who gave the statement; c. The date the statement was given; and d. Whether the statement is in writing, and if so, who has custody of it. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Subject to and without waiving any objection, Whittaker responds none. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery Does Defendant contend that Plaintiff or Plaintiff's decedent suffered lnjunes and/or death due to his own negligence? If so, set forth all the facts which support your contentions. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Subject to and without waiving any objections, unknown at this time, however, Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery Does Defendant contend that Plaintiff or Plaintiffs decedent failed to use Defendant's asbestos or asbestos--containing products properly? If so, set forth all facts which support your contentions. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Subject to and without waiving any objections, unknown at this time, however, Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery.

21 GROUP "C" C1. Has Defendant and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries purchased asbestos fiber for use in its business or for manufacturing its products? If so, set forth the following information: a. The inclusive dates that your company purchased asbestos fiber; b. The name and address of each and every entity that you purchased the asbestos fiber from; c. The nature and types of products that your company used asbestos fiber for; and d. The type of asbestos fiber that your company purchased. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, beginning sometime in the 1930's, Whittaker was a supplier of Chrysotile asbestos fiber mined by Asbestos Corporation Limited. In approximately 1972, Whittaker ceased supplying asbestos fiber. Whittaker was never in the business of manufacturing and/or distributing "asbestos-containing products" as the term is used in the present litigation. Rather, the business of Whittaker was the supply of raw materials and pigments to manufacturers of various finished products. Whittaker reserves their right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery. C2. Does Defendant have or has it had any plants, factories or production facilities located in the State of New Jersey which were or are engaged in the importation, manufacture, processing, converting, compounding, packaging, distribution, and/or sale of asbestos, asbestos-containing products, and/or asbestos-containing insulation products? If so, for each such plant, factory or facility which is or has been located in New Jersey, set forth the following information: a. The name and address of each such plant, factory or production facility; b. The inclusive dates that each plant, factory or facility existed; and c. A complete and detailed description of all products that each plant, factory or production facility was engaged in producing (include in your description the type of product and its generic and trade name). relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Whittaker's original facility was in New York, New York, then South Kearney, New Jersey and then moved to South Plainfield, New Jersey in approximately 1971.

22 C3. Indicate which asbestos products and asbestos materials manufactured and distributed by the Defendant are or were classified as "insulating materials". Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Further, Whittaker Interrogatory on the basis that it seeks Information that is irrelevant and/or Immaterial to relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiver of any objections, none. C4. With reference to the preceding question, give a full and complete description of the purposes for which Defendant's asbestos-containing insulating material were designed. Answer: Not applicable. See objections and response to Interrogatory C3. CS. Set forth the name and address of each and every entity that your company purchased or received asbestos fibers from which was utilized in the manufacture of your company's asbestos-containing insulation products. Include in your answer the inclusive dates that your company purchased asbestos from each such entity, Answer: Not applicable. See objections and response to Interrogatory C3. C6. As to any asbestos products or raw asbestos mined, converted, fabricated, produced, compounded, manufactured, processed, sold or distributed by Defendant, state whether any was shipped or sold to Plaintiffs employer in New Jersey either directly or through a third party, stating which. Answer: See Preliminary Statement and General Objections. Subject to and without waiver of further objections, it is unknown at this time whether Whittaker distributed asbestos and/or any product to locations at which Plaintiff was employed in New Jersey. Whittaker reserves the right to supplement this Interrogatory response through ongoing discovery. C7. If the answer to C6 is in the affirmative, state as to each asbestos product, or raw asbestos: a. Exactly what product(s) or type(s) of asbestos was/were shipped or sold to Plaintiffs employer. b. The dates and quantities of each such product shipped or sold; c. Whether any warnings, cautions, caveats or directions accompanied the materials so shipped, the date these appeared and the exact wordings of the warnings, cautions, caveats or directions and where the warnings, cautions, caveats or directions appeared; d. The name and address of any intermediate supplier or distributor who sold this Defendant's products to Plaintiffs employer during the period referred to above;

23 e. Did your company affix its corporate logo or insignia on the packages of asbestos-containing insulation products that it distributed and sold? If so, describe the type of logo or insignia which was used, indicate dates that each insignia or logo was utilized. Annex hereto a photograph or copy of each such logo described in this matter; and f. Please describe in detail the type of packages in which Defendant has sold, distributed or manufactured asbestos materia~; listing the dates each type of package was used, a physical description thereof and description of any printed material or trademark that appeared thereon. Answer: Not Applicable. See response to Interrogatory C6. C8. Have any of the products listed in Interrogatory C7 above been altered in chemical composition since being marketed? If so, set forth the following information: a. The date of each alteration; b. A detailed description of the nature of each alteration; and c. The reason for such alteration. Answer: Not Applicable. See response to Interrogatory C6. C9. Have you discontinued manufacturing and/or distributing and/or supplying or selling any asbestos or asbestos products referred to in C7? If so, set forth the following information: a. What such product is; b. The reasons therefor; and c. When the discontinuance took place. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Whittaker's knowledge its sale of raw asbestos fiber ended in approximately If your answer to C6 is either "No" or "Unknown" but your answer to 814 is "Yes" provide answers to C10 through C18. Otherwise you may proceed to C19. C1 0. Give a complete and detailed description of each and every asbestos-containing product that your company has designed, manufactured and distributed into the stream of commerce. Include in your description the trade, brand and generic names of each such product and indicate the type and amount of asbestos that was contained in each particular product. Include in this matter the inclusive dates that each particular product was manufactured and distributed. Answer: Not applicable. See response to Interrogatory 84.

24 C11. With reference to your answer to B18 state the names and addresses of the entities to whom the products were sold. Answer: Not applicable. See response to Interrogatory 88. C12. Did your company and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries do business with or utilize any distributors in the State of New Jersey for purposes of selling or installing its asbestos products? If so, identify each such entity, indicate and describe the nature of the business that you did with each such entity and set forth the dates this business relationship existed. Interrogatory on the basis that it seeks information that is irrelevant and/or Immaterial to relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Defendant's knowledge, no. C13. Has your company ever employed any employees or salesmen whose responsibility it was to sell your company's asbestos-containing products to a geographical area encompassing the State of New Jersey? If so, for each such employee or salesman who worked for your company, indicate the dates of his employment, his name and address. relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Defendant's knowledge, it Is not in possession of any information responsive to this Interrogatory, Whittaker reserved their right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery. C14. Give a complete and detailed description of the manner in which your company packaged each of the asbestos-containing products that it manufactured and/or distributed in the State of New Jersey. Include in your description the type of packaging which was used and the material each type of packaging was comprised of. Interrogatory on the basis that it seeks information that is irrelevant and/or Immaterial to relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, Defendant sold asbestos fiber in the original packaging it came in from the manufacturer, Asbestos Corporation Limited. To the best of its knowledge, Defendant has no other

25 Information responsive to this Interrogatory. Whittaker reserves its right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery. C15. Did your company affix its corporate logo or insignia on the package of asbestoscontaining products that it distributed and sold in the State of New Jersey? If so, describe the type of logo or insignia which was used, indicate which products it was affixed to, and set forth the inclusive dates that each insignia or logo was utilized. Annex hereto a photograph or copy of each such logo described in this matter. objects to this lnte~rogatory on the basis that it is vague, overly broad, unduly relevant and/or admissible evidence. Subject to and without waiving any objections, to the best of Defendant's knowledge, it is not in possession of any information responsive to this Interrogatory. Whittaker reserves its right to supplement this response through ongoing discovery. C16. Did the packages or containers for the asbestos-containing products that your company sold or distributed in the State of New Jersey contain any writing or labels? If so, for each such package or container which contained a label, set forth the following information about the writing in the package or label. a. The size of each label; b. The substance of all writing on the label; c. The inclusive dates that each writing or label appeared on each type of product; and d. Annex hereto copies of or photographs of each such label that 'your company used. Answer: See objections and responses to C14 and C15. C17. Give a complete and detailed description of each and every asbestos-containing product that your company has designed, manufactured and distributed into the stream of commerce. Include in your description the trade, brand and generic names of each such product and indicate the type and amount of asbestos that was contained in each particular product. Include in this matter the inclusive dates that each particular product was manufactured and distributed. Answer: See objections and response to 84. *NOTE: This question is the same as C10. C18. During the years that your company manufactured and/or sold asbestoscontaining materials, did your company prepare and/or publish any sales or promotional literature which depicted and described these products? If so, describe the particular literature