Mass. Pretrial Order No. 9

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3' Service f SummonsesndComplaints """"""""'9

4 . s e r v i c e o f o t h e r P l e a d i n g s a n d f ) o c u r r r e n t s . . . . ' . . . . . . ' . . . . ' . . . ' . . ' .C ' A r q s w t n s / A C K N o w L E D G E M E N I ' S o F S e n v t c g . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . 'D, Cnoss-CllelMs

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"""""" 12l . M o t i o n s t o A m e nd t o A d d W r o r rg f u l D e a t h L ] l ai m . . ' . . ' . ' ' ' ' ' : . ' ' , . . . . . . . . ' .z .Mot ionstoAlncndtoAddSurvivorship-orLossofConsor t iumClaims,orto SeverClaims u*ii o" roi"a"' Standards"' """""""""""' 12

: 3. Motions o Amend o AddNew Parties""""""""' """"""""'12

4. Seruice f Motions o Amend """""" 135.Ef lbctofPr iorAnswersand/orAckncrwledgementsofserv ice. . . ' . . . . . . . . .r 1

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vrr. PLAINTIFFS' NSWERSODEFENDANTS'ISCOVERYEQUESTS..-......""'8A. DtsclosuReonv ""' l8l. ExecntionndService .""" l8

2. Effect',..'..' """ l8B. DgreNDnFIlS'REvISEDSl,qnonnnIIqTNNROCITORIESANUDNTPNDANTS'RnQuesrs FoR PRoDUcrloNOF DOCLTMENTSND THrNos """""""' 19

1. Responsesy Plaintiff to Defendants'RevisedStandardnterrogatoriesandDefendants'RevissdStandardRequestsor Productionof DocumentsandThings....... """""""" 192. Formator Responses.............' ---........93. Seryiceof RevisedStarrdardnterrogatoriesmd Requestsor Froductionof lJocumentsn }{ew Counsel...'....'..... ......"----.0

C. SuppLnvel-t't'e,t-tscovenvRrQuesrs............. .".....'.......0D. ReQtissrs oltAutr.,ttsstoNs......... .............-'-."0E. PRocununr oRRESoLvnqctscoveRvDlspurEs....'....... .......'.......21

uil. DEFENDANTS'NSWIiRS OPLAINTIFFS' ISCOVERYEQUESTS..............22A. Plnttttrrrs' ItevlsED tenunnnwrnnRoceroRlEswoPlentrlFFs'RnquesrsFonPnonucTtoNRDoctn'm,NTS............ ..-..'22

I , Responsesy Defendantso Plaintiffs' RevisedStandardnterrogatoriesandPlaintiffs'Requestsor Production f Documents.....................'.......2?PriorResponses....,... . . . - .. ' . . . .- ..-- .. ' . '' . . . .22Format 'orResponsesndProduction .........,".".23Service f RevisedStandardnterrogatoriesndRequestsor Productionof Documcnts n NewDefendants..,....,, ...........'..23

B. Swpterv{ehtta,l tscovERYREQUESTS............. ....,.........-.24C. Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeqrresrson Auu l ss IoNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . ' , .24

D. DerehlntNrs'REspoNSEso Dtsct sune 'roRr4s ........"24E. PnocenuREronRrsolvlNcDlscovgRv IspurEs...,.... . . . 25IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . .26A. Dnpostttor.tso BEHer.n u BosrouA.R-na;xceptlot{ ..............,...6B. Ave,ttteu.rryOr DoctrumrrsPunsualrr o MlssncHusETTStles Or Ctvlr.PRocErluRE,T.JLE0 n)(5);NSIECTToNnDocuwNTSPRtoR o Depostrrohl

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GrorruoRults FoRlEposlrloNs"."". """"'26l. AvoidingUnnecessaryepetitiveuestioning """"""""""" 262. Objections eservedntilTrial;Stipulations ""'-263. Objectionsased n Claimof Privilcge; pplicability

f MassachusettsRuies f CivilProcedure,ule 6(cX7)"""""" """""""""'27

AtrEuonnicE T DppostrtouNOrtcenrq HECOttSOlpnTEDOCKET.'...,...21OnpenOr QuesrtOUrNGYCoWsELAr DrrnmANTs'DepOstrlOlt t'loPROCESS """"""""""27l. Designation f Areasof Interrogationor Non-PartyWittress.........-.-.-.-.82. Scopeof Cross-ExaminationndRc-Direct"'.""""' """"""" 28OnpeROpOsJEcfloNSY Couuspt,.'. """".' 28MwrI-JtntsDIcTIoNAL Epostttot'ts'..",......'.... """"""' 29Dtscovnny tnposlrloxs By PLATNTIFFsFVentor;sCoRlonare,PTVATEAI{DPr.iBLIcNrtrrcs-... ""'29

X.VneorepnDnposntohls;EITERILRocrnuR.es..--'.'......... ""'........ 0PRoCEDURESNDGuDELII.{ESon CONnuCTINGloporRrsDeposntoxs...'.30VrpeoDnposmot{s r ExpenrWtm+essEs...'.-'-..-...... ..."..."'-'......."lPnOCBSSOn Tnnn-rCDepOStrtONS F"TERMINALLY.ILL"OR "lN EXTREMIS"PLlntrtrrs ....-......... '2l. Definition f "Terminally-Ill"or "In Extremis" laintiff...'...'.......'..'-.....2Requirementor MedicalAffidavit .............. ......32

AdditionalRequirementsor "Tenninally-Ill"or "In Extremis"Depositiousn CasesWhcre nterrogatoriesaveNot ]JeenServedJponand/orAnswered y thePlaintiff..... -.--.."-'."......33Two-HourTirneLimit PerSession .......'...."...".'.4

USEOFDISCOVERYNDDEPOSITIONSROMOT}TER ASES .......34A. R.eponrs tqDeposITtoNSEDErg].IDANTS'wlovensB. PnocenlrRnonUsrFIc r+yPonnor-l r A PRIORepostrtOw ........ 5C. SrarunnosOr RnvrcwFonDererurrNlNcsEAr Tntat-OnPzuon eposrutoN35

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Dismissals y Plaintiffs 170Days)andTransferso InactiveDocket " 39Motions o Amend o Adrl an AdditionalPaffy 150Days) """""""""' 40Closureof Productdentification ndExposureDiscovery 90 Days)'.."40Plaintiffs'Motion o Dismiss 90Days).' """""' 4lPlainliffs' Supplementationf Disclosure orm 90 Days) ."'."""""""' 41Motions or Summary udgment75 Days)and Oppositionso Motion orSnmmaty udgment10 DaysThcreafler) ......."'42FurtherPre-TrialPreparation chedule ""'.""""' 43

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EXHIBITSExhibit A - AsbestosCertificateof ServiceExhibit B - Acknowledgement f ServiceExhibit C - Model Cross-Claim f DefendantsExhibit D - Affidavit of Noticeof ClaimExhibit E - StatementRequesting ransfer o the InactiveAsbestosDocketExhibitF - Plaintiffs Disclosure ormExhibit G - Massachuscttsshestos itigationTrial Prcparation imelinc

Appendix - PRE-TRLALOR-DER O. I - "OrderAuthorizingElectronicService f CourtFiledDocuments"Orderdated&123104)Botsford, .)


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COMMOI{WEALTTI OF' \{A,SSACIIUSETTSEASTERN OUNTIES.s. W SIIPERIOROTJRTIN RE: MASSACHUSETI'SSTATECOURTASBESTOS ITIGATION

)) MASSAC}IUSETTSASBESTOS) CASESCONSOLTDATED) DOCKET

PRE.TRIAL ORI}ER NO.9As a resultof conferences ith counsel,and after hearing, heCourt concludes hat t

wouldsen e the nterests fjustice o enter his firrtherPre-TrialOrderwhichsupersedeshefollowing: (l) Pre-TrialOrderNo. 1, dated anuary 0, 1982; 2) Pre-TrialOrderNo. 2, dateclMarch22,1982; (3) Pre-TrialOrderNo. 3, dated une7, 1983; 4) Pre-TrialOrderNo, 4, datedMarc.h l, 1985; 5) Pre-TrialOrderNo. 5, datedNovember , 1993; 6) Pre-TrialOrderNo. 6,datedNovember3, 1993;and(7)Pre-TrialOrderNo. 7, datedMay 30, 2002. This Order s to bereadharrroniouslywith Pre-TrialOrderNo. 8, datedAugu$t23,2004, OrderAuthorizingElectronicServiceof Couft Filed Documents,"which governsall proceduresor electronicservice f documentsn this itigation,I. PRESENTCASES

Exceptasotherwisedirectedby the Coufl, this Orderwill bc applicable o all cases,including thosependingand any futureca$es, llegingpersonalnjury, illness.disease, eathorlossof consortiumpurportedlyarisingout of exposureo asbestos r productscontainingasbestoshat arecommencedn Suffolk,Norfolk, Middlesex,Essex,Plymouth,Bristol,Bamstable r Worcester ountieshereinafteralled he"EasternCounties").


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II . FT]TURECASESIn theevent utureca$es re rled concerning imilar factualbasesand allegations. his

Order vill apply o all suchafter-liledcases, xcept sotherwise irected y the Court,or uponMotion, for goodcauseshown,by thepartyseeking o have his Ordcr declarednapplicable.

Upon eceiplof a complaint rom ur attomey epresenting plaintiff,whichattorney snot listedon the AsbestosCertificateof Serviceattached eretoas Exhibit A (which Certificateof Services to be amended rom time-to-timeasnecessary), efendants' iaisonCounselshallsenda oopyof this Order o saidnewplaintiffscounsel.IIL APPOTNTMENT OF STIPERVIStr{G JUDGE AND CONSOLIDATION OFCASES

A. The HonorableMargot Botsford thc"SupervisingJudge")hasbeenappointedosupervise ll pre-trialproceedings,o rule on all contestedmotions,and o hearand o determineall qucstionsof law arisingprior to trial in all cases overnedby this order.

B. All cases ovemedby this Order,whetheralreadypendingor herEaftercommcnced, hall, exceptas otherwisehereinprovided,be subject o the urisdictionalandvenueprovisions f the applicableGenerrrl awsanrlMassachusettsulesof Civil Procedure. ll suchcases, avingbeenproperlycommenced, reherebyconsolirlatedor pretrial purposes nlywithin the SuperiorCourtDepartment f MiddlesexCounty,EastCambridge,and he Clerk ofthe Court shallmaintainbothan ndividualdocket or eachsase,as well as a consolidated ocketfor all suchcaseswhichshallbeentitledMassachusettssbestos asesConsolidated ocket("ConsolidatedDocket"), Thequestionof consolidation r transferof someor all casesor trialis reserved.


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C, All motionsassentedo by all neces.caryartiesshallbe recordedon the docketas"Allowed by the Court," rrv'ithouthe necessity f hearingand signature y the Court. The"oppositionprocedure" rdered y a Stzurding rderof the SupcriorCourtshallnot apply ocases overcdby this Order.

D. Cout files on cases ovemed y thisOrderandall complaintsiled hereafterhatcontainallegations s covered y section ., above, hallbe orwarded y the Clerk of Courtofthe county where iled to the clerk's oftice, SuperiorCourt of MiddlesexCounty,EastCambridgeo here hepleadingsandpaperson thecaseswill bemaintained uring hepre.trialstages.Al l pleadingsTd otherpapersiled subsequento thecomplaint hallbe filed with theClerkof MiddlesexSuperiorCourt.

E. All drscoveryequestsnd esponsesndotherpapersn theConsolidated ocketshatl be considered pplicable o all casesandpartof each ndividualcase ile and docket. Anypleading,discovery equestandresponse r otherpaper iled on behalfofany party n anasbestosase hallbe filed anddocketedn the ndividual ile of thecase nless hepartysignifieshcreon,with thcwordsMassachusettssbestos ascsConsolidatedocket, hat hedocument houldbc filed anddocketedn the Consolidated ocket, n w'hichevent, he clerkshall file anddocket he documentn theConsolidatedDocket.

In the event hat any pleading,discovery cquestandresponse r otherpaper s filed in anasbestosaseby apartywithout the ConsolidatedDocketdesignation, nd anotherpartyto theactionbelieves hat he documentshouldbe ncluded n the ConsolidatedDocket.suchotherpartymay,by an appropriatewrittenrequestorwarded o the clerk'soffice within ten (10) days


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of receiptof thedocurnenln question,equesthat he document e ncluded n theConsolidatedDocket,and t shallbe so ncluded

ry. LIAISON COUNSELAppointmentof Liaison Counselo act on behalf of all plaintiffs' and defendants'counsel,

after appropriate onsultationwherenecessary, ill faoilitatec.ommunicationsmong he Courtandcounsel.minimizeduplication f effort.coordinateoint positions, ndprovide or theeffrcientprogress ndcontrolof this litigation.

LiaisonCounselshallperform he following dutiesand have he following powers:(1) To receive nbehalfof anddistribute romptly o counsel oticesandotherdocumentsrom the Court:(2) To act asspokesmentpre-trialor pre-hearing onferences ubject o therightof eachparty o presentndividualor divergent ositions *'hereneoessar)';(3) To call mectings f counsel or thepurposc f agreeing pon esponsesoquestions ndsuggestionsf the Court"and or thepurpose f initiatingproposals,uggestions,roposed rders, roposed chedules,oint briefs

(4) To perlbrmsuchother uuctionsas rnaybe expresslyauthorizedby fuitherorderof theCourt.In order o facilitate communications tth the Court and with counsel or the plaintiffs, to

minirnizeduplication f effbrt, o coordinateoint positions nd o provide or theefficient ,progress f the itigations, efendants,nder he eadership f LiaisonCounsel, avemet andconferredon a rcgular basisandwill continue o do so. Eachmemberof the f)efenseGroupandils counselhaveacknowledged ndageed that heseefforts areprivilegedand confidential,andthe substancef any discussions, eetings, ritingscxchanged r other orms ofjoint defense

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eflort is not to be revcarcdo anyone. Alr sucheffortsmadeby plaintiffsare similarly privilegedandconfidentialandare not to be revealedo anyone'

A, Defendnnte'LialsonCouneell. The Courtherebycontinuests appointment f l,aurenceG- Cetrulo,

Esquire,Cetrulo& Capone LP, Two Seaport ane,Boston,Massachusetts2210'asLiaisoncounsel for thedefendants.'defendants"). n refening to "defendants,"this otder doesnotincludeshipyardowners, aborunions,or theUnited States f America.

Z. Defendants'Liaisonounsels to bepaid n advance,n responseoperiodic nvoicessubmittedby him at leastquarterly,which invoicesare o be baseduponhisbestestimates f the funds neededo defray he costof t,iaisoncounselservices or the nextsuccecdingeriorl,LiaisonCounsel hallalsosubmita detailed tatement f theseruicesrenderedand disbursements adeby him during heprecedingperiod,alongwith a statement fthe balance emaining rom the payments eceived. LiaisonCounselshall apportion hebilling :

attributableo the itigation in this Courton a pro ratabasis,as hereinafter rovided,andeach

..defenseinterest," shereinafter efined, hallbe iable or its proportional hare.3. Eash alidlyoineddefendantverwhich hisCourtPos$essesurisdiction

shall constihrte single"defenseinterest" or thepurposes f allooating he expenses fDefendants'LiaisonCormseln accordance ith theterm$of this Order;except hat certainindividually narnecl lefendzurtshich are ntegrallyrelated o one another - by virtue of being'predeoessorsnd successorsn interest,parentand subsidiary, istercorporations, r othersimilar relationships shall be treatedas single"defenseinterests,"and are o be chargedonly asingle shareof the costsand expenses ttibutable to Liaison Counselactivities. Thesedistinctions hallbe maintainedn alloeating roportional hares mong he'-defensenterests."


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4. Each defensenterest.measured t leastannually,which is namedas aparty in more han20% of the total numberof cases artially consolidated nder his Ordershallpay a full share. uiy defense nterestwhich is a partyto between20% arid 5% of the totalnumberof cases artially consolidated nder his Order shallpay a l/4 share,and any defenseinterestwhich is a party to less han 5% of the cases hallpay only l/8 share. If any defenseinterest s a party o less han I% ofthe cases,t shallpay only a l/10 share.

5. Liaison Counselshall nform eachdefendant wenty (20)daysprior to abilling date hat t will be includedas a defensenterpst n the billing andshall specifu heproportionate hareeachdefensenterestshall bear. It shall hen be the responsibilityof anyobjectingdefensenterest o demonstrateo LiaisonCounselhat t is entitled o pay ess han heshareallocated o it. Any unresolved bjectionsmust be submitted o theCourt n accordancewith section V.A.6.. below.

6. Liaison Counselnvoicesshall be due andpayablewhen submitted.lnterest,at the udgmentrate,shall accrue, etroactive o thirty (30) daysof submission. n allinvoices emaining npaidsixty(60)daysaftersubmission.AII objectionso theamountof anyinvoiceor to LiaisonCounsel's tatement f servicesenderedrnddisbursementsadeshallbewaived,unlessmade o the Courtwithin thirty (30)daysof the dateof their submission.

7. If additionaldefendants re oined, or rejoined o the itigation, LiaisonCounselshallpromptlysubmitto them nvoices eflecting heir appropriate hareof anticipatedLiaisonCounsel ervices nd,wherea particular enefit s received rorn pastLiaisonCounselsen ces,suchadditionalpaymentdeemed ppropriate y theexisting defendants,Any such


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paymenthall emadeo LiaisonCounselndshall eutilized o reduceheshareso bechargedo existing efendantsn thenextsucceedingillingperiod,

I g. Individual efensenterests,sdefinedn sectionV.A.3.above, ot heiriounsel,aIEFesponsibleor palment o LiaisonCounsel, lthough efendants aypay iroughtheir ndividual ounsel.

L The approvalof a settlement r entryofjudgment in any of these elatedivil actionswill not operateo discharge npaidLiaisonCounselnvoices.

B. PhintifTs'Linison CounselTheCourthereby ontinuests appointment f DavidJ. McMoni$, Esquire, hornton&

Naunles, LP, 100SummerStreet,Boston,MA 02110,asLiaisonCounselor all plaintiffstcounsel' Paymentof Liaison floursel for sen'icesandmoniesdisbursed hall bebv submissionof bills to othercounselor plaintiffs.I

V. CASE MANAGEMENT AND DISCOVERY1 The time stzurdardset orth in this sectionof the Ordermay beextended nly by orderof

the Courtor any specialmasterappointedby the Court (the"$pecialMaster") or by agreement ftheparties rovided hat any suchagreementhallbesubscribedo in wri ting byall partiesafrectedby theagreement xd approvedby the court or specialMaster.IiI Any findings, ulingsor recomrnendationsf the SpecialMasterpursuanto this Order

shallbe subjecto reviewby theCourt,but such inclings,ulingsor reconrmendationshallstandunlessovemrledbv theCourt.


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A. FllinqPlesdines On The ConsolldatedDocketAl l pleadingsn this itigationmadeafter his datemay be filed originally n standard

fortnat n the Consolidated ocket. Thereafter, ith respecto bothpendingandafter iledcases. nyparty nay ile asapleadinga singledocument eferencingts applicable tandardpleadingand setting orth for incorporationhereinany new allegationor defense eculiar o thatindividual case.

B. Comnlaints1. Joinder of Claims

All complaints, hether resently ending r hereafteriled, shalljoin onlyclaimsrelated y survivorship,lossf consortium r society, laimsof secondary xposuree.g., laimsof family members f a primary'plaintiff,w'here t is alleged hat injury was caused y asbestoscarried ntothe homeon theclothingof the primaryplaintiff),or claimsupon +'hich oodcausefor oindercanbe shown e.g., laimsof unrelated laintiffswhich containessentiallydcnticalallegationsas o exposure ite,durationand ratesof CIrposure,athological esultor imminentbankruptcyof a party).

2- ComplaintContentnnd FormrtThecomplaint hould ontain,o themaximumextentpossible, nd counsel re

encouragedo plead,standard llegationswhich are generallyapplicableo all claimsof a similarnature,and shallcontainseparate laims on behalfof each ndividual claimant. A good aithefTortshallbe tnadc o set orth in all complaintsdatesand ocationsof exposrue,he dateofmanifestationf allegednjuriesandplaintiffs'employersn the ciate(s) f exposure,


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3. Serviceof Summonses nd ComplaintsNew actionsshall becommenced nd serviceaccomplishedn the usualmanner

prescribed y the Massachusettsules of Civil Procedure nd he laws of the Commonwealth fMassachusetts,nless deferrdrurtxpressly greesn writing o theprocedurcor acceptancefIelectronic ervice f process et orth n the Court'sPre-TrialOrderNo. 8, "OrderAuthorizingElectronic Serviceof Coun FiledDocuments,"annexed eretoasAppendix_!,by filing with theCourt and servingupon all counsela notice o that cffect. For eachnew case iled, plaintiffs'counsel hall ollow theprocedwesbr the additionof ncw cases et orth n Pre-TrialOrderNo.I to initiate the electroniccasedocket.

4. Ser"ylce f Other Pleadingsand DocumentsThe Court hasentered ln "Order AuthorizingElectronicSen'iceof Court F'iled

Documents," te-TrialOrderNo. 8, annexed eretoasAppendix , andmay, rom time to time,modiff thatOrder. TheOrdcrAuthorizingElectronicService f CourtFiledDocuments hallapply to all documents includingany exhibitsor attachmentso said documents)hat parties othe Massachusettssbestos itigation are equiredby Massachusettsulesof Civil Procedure rany applicablePre-TrialOrder o serveon counsel f record, xccpt hat,unless thennise greedto (scesectionV.8.3.,above),t shallnot apply o senice of summonsesndcomplaints, hichshall continue o be servedby traditionalmeanspursu.anto Massachusetts ulesof CivilProcedure,Rule 4. Other han for serviceof summonsesnd complaints,useof the ElectmnicServiceSystemand heprocedures et orlh in Pre-TrialOrderNo. 8 is mandatory or all pailiesin the Massachusettssbestos itigation. Thepartiesmust conrinue o file all documentsnpaper orm with theCourt according o the applicableRulesof Civil Procedrue nd his Pre-TrialOrder. Exceptasotherwise rovidedby theMassachusettsulesof Civil Procedure, roofof

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serviceof all pleadingsandother papers cquired o be served hall be sufficient f it containsawritten statement f counsel hat sen'icewas madeelectronicallyon I.iaison Counselandon allpartiesofrecord.

C. Anrwers/AcknowledqcmcptsOfServiceEach ciefendant ray,within sixty (60) daysafter serviceor suchother ime as may be

agreedo betweenplaintiffand defendant, erveanAcknowlcdgmentof Sen'ice n the formattachedo this Order as ErhrbitB. IJpon he filing of suchAcknowledgmentof Scrvice, hedefendantwill be deemedo havedeniedall materialallegations ontained n theplaintiffscomplaintand o have aisedeachof the affirmative defenses ontainedn that defendant'sstandard et. Thefiling of the Acknowledgmentf Service hallnot constitute waiverofdefendant'sight to challengeany defbct n process r sewice of process nd,by filing saidAcknowledgmentof Service,he defendant hall be deemed o have ulfilled thercquirements fMassachuscttsulesof Civil Procedure. ule 12,

Defendanlq re encouragedo file a standard et of affirmativedefensesn theConsolidated ockct.Nothinghereinshallpreclude efenclantsrom filing individualanswers,if they so choose.Filing such ndividualanswers, owever,s not encouraged.n light of thcdelays hat frequentlyoccur betweenserviceof process nd he receiptof complaintsbyMassachusettsefense oun$el, laintiffs'cowr^selhatlgrant iberalexteusions f time to file theAcknowledgmentf Service r answer.

D. Cross-CleimsIn lieu of filing separateross-claims, efendantsmay adopt n whole or in part the

Model Cross-Claimof Defendants nnexed eretoas Exhibit C by so ndicating n the seconrlsection f theirAcknowledgmentf Servicen accordance ith the orm attached.Unless

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othelwise stated, uchcross-claims hall bc deemedo be statedagainstall defendants nd after-joined defendants.Defendantswhich choose ot to raisecross-clairns hall so ncficaten theirAcknowledgmentof service n accordance ith the form attached.

Defendants hallnot file individualanswers o cross-claims.All defendantswill bdeemedo havedeniedall materialallegationsaised n any ctoss-claim iled zurdo haveincorporated ury tandard etof defenseso cross-claimhat heymay file. Nothinghereinshallprecludea defendantrom filing cross-claims gainstother defendantshat stateclaims not madein the ModelCross-Claims f Defendants.

For purposes f this section, defendant"shall referonly to the manufacfiuinganddistributingdefendzurtsncinot to such hird partiesas heUnitedStates,BethlehemSteelcorporation,GeneralDynamics orporation r a unionor unionofficiat.

E. Third-partv practiceIf anydefendant esireso irnpread third party n a particularcase, t may do so without

leaveof Court within:(1) H,nilT:iLlH servicefPlaintiffsnswerso )erendants'Firstet f(2) twelvemonthsafter he dateof serviceof the complainton the particulardefendant,

whicheverdate s latest' Any irnpteader fter hosedates hallbe pursuanto MassachusettsRulesol'Civil Procedure, ule 4' Copies f all third-party leadings hallbe served n allcounsel f record n theelectronicConsolidateclocketusing heproceduresor electronicserviceset orth in Pre-TrialOrderNo. g.

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When sen'ing he third-partypleadings n a ncwly impleadedpffiy, a copy of this Ordershall be attached nd attentiondrawn o it,

F', Complaint Amendments1. Motions to Amend to Add Wrongful Ileath Clelm

Pleintiffsmay, without leaveof the CourLamendcomplaints o adclclaims of wrongf,rldcathwhich arealleged o haveoccumed fter he filing of the complaintandasa resultofexposure o asbestos.

2. Motions to Arnend to Aild Survivorship or Losr of ConsortiumClaims,or to SeverClaims Basedon JoinderStandardsPlaintiffsmay,without eaveof theCourt,zunend omplaintso addclaimsbased n

survivorship,ossof consortium r society, r secondary xposurero sever laimswhich do noimeet he standardsor oinderof sectionV.B.l., or to oin otherclaims *,hereheparties greethat goodcauseorjoinder exists

3. Motionr to Amend to Add NerwparfiesAll amendmentso oin clefendantsay be madeonly with leaveof Courtancl ursuant

to all applicableMassachusettsulcsof Civil Procedure.A PlaintifPsDisclosure orm,withecc,bmpanyingocuments, hall besen'eduponany new defendanthat a plaintiffmoves to addto a case hroughanamended omplaint. Whena partyservesa motionor pleadingseeking oadd ncw parties o a case,he servingpany shall ollow theprocedureor add.ition f newpartiesset orth in P;e-TrialOrderNo. I in order o *up to theelectroniccasedocket all partiessoughtto be added who have a registered:ser). :

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4, Serviceof Motions to AmendServiceof anyamendmenl y electronicmeansusing he ElectronicServiccSystem

pwsuant o Pre-ltial OrderNq. 8 on Massachusettsounselor a defendant hallbeconsideredserviceon thatdefendant, xcept f theamendment rovides or the additionof par"tiesefenriantto a caseor cases,n which event he requirements f Massachusettsulesof Civil procedure,Rules4 and l5 shallapply, Suchamendmentshall ncorpomteby referencehe ailegations fthe complainton file whereappropriate.

5. Effect of Prior Answers and/or Acknowledgementsof ServiccWhena complaint s amended orrs o add newplaintiffs or new defendants, ll

previouslynamed efendantshallbedeemedo haveanswered sset orth n SectionV.C.Otheramend.mentso the pleadings hallbepursuanto Massachusetls ulesof Civil procedure,Rule 15- A def'cndanthathaspreviously nswered,sset orth n SectionV.C. above,s notrequiredo file any urther esponsive leadingo anyamended omplaint.

G. MotionsTo DismissAt least hirty (30) daysbeforea scheduledrial, plaintifrshalldismissanyparticular

detbndant gainstwhom heplaintiffcloes ot ntend o ofl'ereviclcncet the rial tendirrgoestablish he defendant'siability. The dismissalof any rlefendarrtursuant o this sectionshallnot form thcbasisof a violationunderMassachusettsulesof Civil procedure.Rule I l.Furthermore,f a plaintiffdoes not voluntarilydismisspursualt to this section, he failureto sodismisspusuant to this sectionwill not beused o form a basis or determinationhat aviolationof Massachusetts ulesof civil procetlure,Rule I l exists.

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H. Stiouletions of IlismissalNotwithstandinghe requirement f Massachusettsulesof Civil Procedure, ule4l

requiring he signatureof all parties,unlessobjection s servedwithin twenty(20) days,stipulations f disrnissal ignedby plaintiffs'counsel ndcounselbr apafticular cfendant halloperate sa dismissal f the cilseas o thatparticular efendant.

I. complirnce Ttlith Mrssrchusetts superior court Rule 94For all motionsservedpursuflnt o Rule9A of the MassachusettsuperiorCourt Rules,

the"Motion Practice rocedures" sset orth n Pre-TrialOrderNo. 8 shallapply.vI. INACTIVE ASBBSTOS DOCKE,T

In addition o theConsolidated ocket, hereslrallbe a separateInactiveAsbestosDocket"which shall nclude 1) thoseclaims nitiatedby the Noticeof Claimprocedure,and 2)thosecases oluntarily transferredrom thetrial list to the nactive AsbestosDocket. TheInactiveAsbestosDocketshallbe maintained y the AsbcstosDocketClerk.

A, Notieeof Chim procedureA plaintiffmay frle an Affidavit of Noticeof Claim with theAsbestosDocketClerk who

shall ecord t in the nactiveAsbcstosDocket,separateromthc Consolidated ocket.N6 filingfee shallbepaid. The hlingof suchanAffidavit of Noticcof Claim,however, hallconstitute noriginalpleading sdefinedn Massachusettsulesof Civil Procedure, ule 15. A plaintifffiling an Affidavit of Notice of Claim shallsubmitsaid Affidavit in the form set orth in ExhibitD. TheAffidavit of Noticeof Claimshallcontain he ollowing nformation; l) the name,address'SocialSecuritynumbersnd maritalstatusof eachplaintiff; (2) abrief statementconcerningheoccupationandexposure istoryof theplaintiff; (3) a statement onceminghe

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natureof the asbestos-relatednjury,disease r conditionwhich heplaintiff alleges eor shehassuffered; 4) the nErmesf all entitieswith respect o which theplaintiffis giving notice(hereinafterefened o as'Notice of Claim Defendants"); nd(5) the namesandaddresses feachpersonservedand he dateof sen'ice.lI Within thirty (30)daysof the iling of theAflidavit of Noticeof Claim, heplainriffshall

servea copyof the Affidavit of Noticeof Claim uponeachNoticeof Claim Defondantby firstclassmail, postage repaid,and uponDefendirnts'Liaison counsel.

EachDefendantshall filc, with the Asbe^stos ocketClerk, a designation f r','hos to be:served vith a copyof the Aflidavit ofNotice of Claim. TheAsbestosDocketClerk shallmaintain hesedesignationsn the InactiveAsbestosDocket. Serviceof an Affidavit ofNoticeof Claim uponthe individualdesignated hallconstitutesufficientnoticepursuanto this section.]Th"f i l ingofanAf f idavi to fNot iceofCla imshaI l to l la l lappl icablestatutesof l imi tat ionlregarding nyclaimsof theplaintiff,his or her spouse, is or herchildren,his or her clependants

or their estates, rising rom theasbestos-relatednjury, disease r conditionstatedn theAffidavit of Noticeof claim except or claimsbased n wrongfuldeath.

Any claim nitiatedby the filing of zur ffidavit of Noticcof Claim shallbe exempt romthe discoveryprovisionof this Order,except hat depositionsmay be taken n accordance ithMassachusettsulesof Civil Procedure, ule22.

I A claimmaybe emoved romthe nactiveAsbestos ocketby the iling of a complaintnlthe officeof theClerkasprovidedby Massachusettsulesof Civil procedure,Rule3. Serviceof the complaintshallbe accomplishedn theusualmannerasprovided n the MassachusettsRulesof Civil Procedure.

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In theevent hata complaints filedand n the event hata verdict s rcndercd r udgmentis made or the plaintiff intereston the amountof damages hallbe calculated rom the dateofthe iling of thecomplaint, ot from the dateofthe filing of theAffidavit ofNotice of Claim.

Any plaintiffwho hasa case endingn theMassachusettstateCourtAsbestosLitigation, ConsolidatedDocketmay file a statementRequesting ransfer o the InactiveAsbestosDocket(attached eretoas Exhibit E), which claimsshallbe transfenedashereinafterprovided.

The transferof any ndividualcase hallbeas o all plaintiffs named herein,slall be asto all defendants amed .herein, hallapply o all claimsmade herein,shallbewithoutprejudice, ndshallbe withoutcosts o anypafiy.

The transfershall toll all applicable tatutes f lirnitarionregardingany claim for anasbestos-relatedleuralor parenchymal ondition,disease r injury and/or heclaimsfor injuryor disease llegedn plaintifflsor plaintiffs'complaint r emrendedomplaint, xceptor claimsbaseduponwrongful death' said tolling shallapplyonly rith respecto thosedefendants amedin thecomplaint ransferred.A'y def'endantoughro be addedo sucha case fter t hasbeenrcfiledshaltbe added nly pursuanto Massachusettsulesof Civil procedure,Rule 5 andafleran appropriate uling by the court. The preceding entence oesnot prectudeany newly nameddefendantrom opposing hemotionto add or cause,

If the complaint oesnot allegea specificnjuryor disease,hestatementequestingvoluntary ransfershallsate the specificnatureof theplaintiffs allegedasbestos-relatedleuralor parenchymal ondition,disease, r injury. AII statuteof limitation defenseshat couldhavebeenasserted t the time the statementequesting oluntary rrursferwas filed andall statuteof

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t. Executionand ServiceWithin oneyearof filing a complaint, ach laintiff shallservcon eachnameddefendant

a completedand executedPlaintifFs DisclosureForm n thc form attached eretoasExhibit E orin a form substantially imilar to and ncludingall the nformation equestedn Exhibit F. Inaddition,eachplaintiffshallprocluceo eachnamed efendaltcopies f thosedocumentsetforth n sectionvI of ExhibitF at the ime heFonn s servecr. plaintiffs Disclosure ormwith accompanying osuments hallbe servedupon iy newdefendant ought o beadded o acaseby aplaintiff s motion o amendhe cornplaint.A plaintiffls esportseso a plaintiffsf)isclosureFormmay be usedat trial in the samemarxrerasanswerso intcrrogatories ursuantto theMassachusettsulesof Civil procedure,Rule33ft).

2. EfrectAny defendant amedn a complaint ut not dentifiedn theplainriffs Disclosure orm

shall,by operation f thisseclion, e deenred i.smissedromthecasewithoutprejudice ndwithoutcosts o anyparty;provided hatany previouslv iledcross-clairnending gainst uchadefendant hallnot likewisebesubjecto clismissaln thatbasis.A plaintiff s claimagainst urydef'endantodismissedmay be revivedonly if thecouft laterapproves, n goodcause$horv.,amotion filed by the plaintifrto amenclheconrplaint o add hat defendant.

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B. Defqndants'RevisedStandard lnteffoqatorie$ Atrd DefendantstRequcstsFor ProductionOf DocumentsAnd Thinss1. Responses y Pleintiff to Defendrnte' RevisedStandnrdInterrogatoriesand Defendants'ReviscdStandrrd Requeetsor

Productionof Documents nd ThingsEachplaintiffshalldirectlyandcompletelyespondo theDefendants'Revisedtandard

Interrogatories nd Defendants'RevisedStandardRequestsor Productionof DocumentsandThingswithin onehundred ndeightv 180)daysof the iling of the complaint,gnless eor shehasanobjectiono thediscoveryequesthat hasnotprevionsly een aisedbeforeand uledonby the SpecialMasteror theCour1,n which case he plaintiff shall starehat objection, In anycasewhere he plaintiffseeksadvaneementn thetrial dockel due o exigenthealthcircumstances,uchplaintiff shall certifr that heor shehasalreadycnmpliedwith all standarddiscoveT equests,ncluding hePlaintiffs Disclosure omr,Defendants'RevisedtandardInterrogatories,ndDefendants'Revisedtandard equestsor productio'of Documents ndThings.

2. Forrrct for RecponsesI In respondingo defendants'ocumentequests,heplaintiffsshall dentifr whichofIdefendants'requestshe documentsproduceclare ntcndcd to satisfv.

Theplaintiffs shallstatewhether lteir searchor therequested ocumentss incomplete.If the searchs incomplete, heplaintiffswill produceany additionaldocuments ssoonas hevare ocated,but in no event ater hanninety (g0)daysbeforehial.

If a plaintifffails to respondo a requestor productionby providing the requesteddocuments, he provisions of Massachusetts ules of civil Procedure,Rule 37(a)(4) shall apply.

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3. serviceof Revised tandard ntemogatoriesndRequestsorProduction f Documentsn NewCounselAs filed, heDefendants' evised tandardntenogatoriesndDefendants' evised

Standard eque-stsor Production f Docurncnts ndThingswill bedeemedo apply o aIIpendingandafter iled cases,without henecessity f finther iling andservice f suchintelrogatoriesn individual cases. n the caseof a newplaintiffnot representedy ananorneywho haspreviouslyappearedor someotherplaintiff, horrever,Defendants,LiaisonCounselwillservea copvof theDefendants' evisedStandardnterrogatoriesndDefencleurts'evisedstandardRequestsor productionof Documents ndThingson suchcounsel.

I e. Supplementd Digcoverl RequestsAftcr thc plaintiffs have espondedo theDefendants'RevisedStandardnterrogatories

andDefendants'RevisedstandardRequestsor Productionof Documents ndThingsreferred oin sectionVII'B', above, .y defendant ay ile suppiemental,on-repetitiventenogatories11drequestsor productionwhich are elevant o thecJefendant'sreparation f its defclse in anycaser s t deemsappropriate.Defense ounselareadmonishedo exerciseheutmostgoodfaithin cletemrininghenecessityor such i:rther interrogatories,nd o grantplaintiffs, counselliberalextensionsf timeto answer uppreme.talnterrogatories.

D. Requestsor -{dmissionsRequestsorAdmissionsrepermittedn theasbestosasesovered y thepre-Trial

andshallbegovernedyMassachusettsules f civil procedure,Rule36.rder

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E. ProcedurcX'orResolvinqDiscoveryDisnutesTheprinciples hichshallguideheparties,ounsel,he$pecialMaster nd heCourt

are: 1) inf'ormationhouldbe reelyexchanged,nct 2) the parties hould esolvediscoveryI:disputesunaided.

If adefendantnformsa responding laintiffof aperceivednadequacy ith thelaintiff s discoveryesponses?ounselor eachof theparties hall,within twenty 20)daysof

suchnotice,confer n goodfaith to resolve he disputeor to narrowthe areas f disagreementothe ullestextentpossible. f thedispute annotbe resolved, efendantmayfile a motion ocompela furthcraI$weror response ith theSpecialMasterwithin fourreen14)daysofthebonference'Any suchmotionshallbe accompaniedy an aflidavitby defendant,sounselcertifuingthatthe partieshaveconferredn good aith in aneffort to resolveor narrow he ssuesin dispute.Theplaintiff servedwith suchamotionshall espondheretowithin fourteen 14)days' If necessary'he specialMasternrayconduct hearing n the motion. the SpecialMastershallmake indingson each ssue aised n themotion andmay direct the parties o aet naccordance ith those indings. The SpecialMastermay alsorecommendhat costsor otherappropriateanctionse rnposcd n oneor morcof the parties.Theparties hallhave hirty (30)days n which o comply ully with the directives f the specialMastersubjecto enlargementrIimitationby the flpecialMaster n specialcircumstances.

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V[I. DEFENDANTS'ANS$MRS TO PLATI{TIFFS'DISCO\ryRY REOUESTSA. Plaintiffs'Revised Standnrd Interrogntorles And Plaintiffs' RequestsX'orProductionOf Documents

l. Responses y Defendanhto Phintiffs' RevisedStandardInterrogatoriesand Plaintifrs' Requestsor Productionof DocumentsEachdefendant hall serveanswerso the Plaintiffs'RevisedStandard nterrosatories nd

Plaintifllq'Requestsor Productionof Documentswithin ninety (90) daysafterserviceof thosedocuments.Defendants halldircctlyandcompletely nswer li interrogatoriesnd espondo

Iall requestsor production rless heyhavean objection o the discovery equesthathasnotpreviouslybeen aisedbeforeand ruledon by the SpecialMasteror the Court, n which case heyshall state hatobjection.

Plaintiffs' RevisedStandardnterrogatories ndPlaintiffs' Requestsor productionofDosumetrtsncludeseparate ections hat arespecifically ailored or each ypeof defendantI(manufacturer, istributor,seller,broker,etc.). For thosedefendzuitshat qualify for more hanone defendant ategory,hedefendant hall fully respondo all applicahlenterrogatories ndrequests or production.

2. Prior ResponsesAly defendant hohaspreviously espondedo interrogatoriesr requestsor

production f documentsn accordanceith section lll.A.t. of this Orrjeror in accordancewith any other discoverysectionof anypreviousPre-TrialOrder,may respondo the plaintiffs,Revisedstandard nterrogatories nd Plaintiffs' Requestsor Productionby speoificcitationandincorporation y reference f suchprior responses.f suchprior responscsrc not fullyresponsiveo thePlaintiffs RevisedStandardnterrogatories ndplaintiffs' RequestsorProduction,hcn n additiono such pecific itation ndncorporationy reference,he

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defendanthallprovideall additionalnformation r documentsequiredo makeeachsuchrespOnseomplete. In answeringntenogatorieselating o patticularcases, ross-referencingogeneralanswer$ iled in theConsolidatedDocket s encouraged.

3. Format for Rcsponsesand productionEachdefendantwill producedocuments y servingone sct of the requested ocuments

on Plaintiffs'LiaisonCounsel,who will permitotherplaintifls'cowrselo inspect ndcopy suchdocuments s hey desire. In respondingo plaintiffs' document equests,he defendantshallidentiff which of plaintiffs'requestshe documents roducedare ntendedo satisfu.

The defendants hallstatewhether heir search or the requested ocumentssincomplete.If thesearchs incomplete,he defendants ill produceany additionaldocrrments .ssoonas hey are ocated, ut n no event ater hanninety 90)daysbefore rial.

If a deftndant ails o respondo a requestor production y providing herequesteddocuments,heprovisions f Massachusettsutesof Civil Procedure, ule37(a)(4) hallapply.

4. Seruiceof RevisedStandard Interrogatories nnd Requests orProductiouof Documentson New IlefendantsThe Plaintilfs'RcvisedStandardnterrogatoriesnd Plaintiffs'Requestsor production

of Documentsand defendants'answersheretozurd ll previously iled answerso plaintiffs,standard etsof interrogatories hallapply o all pcndingandafter-filedcases. n theevent hat adefendant. ot previouslynamedn theseactions,s namedby a plaintiff, that plaintiff s counselwill so nform Plaintiffs'LiaisonCounselwho will seruea set of the Plaintiffs' Revised$tffidardIntenogatoriesn suchdefendant.


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B. Sunplement*lliscoveryRequestsAfter hePlaintiffs'Revised tandardntenogatoriesndPlaintiffs'Requestsor

Productionof Documents eferred o aboveare ans*'ered, laintiffs' counselmay serveuponanydefendant upplemental,on-repetitiventerrogatoriesncl equestsor productionwhich arerelerranto plaintiffs' preparation f casesor trial in any case,as hey deemappropriate.Plaintiffs' counselareadmonishedo exercisehe utmostgood aith in determining he necessityfor such urther nterrogatories ndrequestsor production,and o grantdcfendants'counselIiberalextensions f time to answerany supplementalntenogatories.

C. Requmts or Admisslons1 ReQuestsor Admissionsrepermittedn theasbestosases overed y thePre-Trial

Orderandshallbegovernedy Massachusettsulesof Civil Procedure,ule36.D, DefendrntstResponseso Diselosure ofltrsWilhinsixty 60)days f its eceipt f aPlaintiffs'Disclosureormas equirednder

sectionVII'A', eachdefendanthalleitheradmitor clenyheplaintiffs allegationsontainednPart V of said orm relative o thepresence f the defendant'ssbestos roductsor thedef'endant'sgents r employeest eachobsiteor otherexposure ite. Suchallegationshallbedecmedadmittedunless he defendant erveson the plaintifTa written statement ignedunder hepainsand penaltiesof perjuryspecificallydenying heallegations r sctring orth in detailwhythc defcndant annot ruthfully admitor deny he allegation.A denialshall airly meet hesubstance f theallegation,andwhen good aith requires hat a defendant ualifr its answerorIdenyonly a partof theallegation,t shallspecifu o muchof theallegation s s trueandqualifyor deny he remainder.A defendantmay not give lack of informationor knowledgeas a reasonfor failure to admit or denyunless t stateshat t hasmadea reasonablenquiry and hat the

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infomrationnown r readily btainabley t is nsuffrciento enablet to admit r deny.Anydisputesegarding defendant'sompliance ith thissection hallbe esolvedn accordancewith theprocedureset orth n section III.E.,below. This section hallbeconstruedharmoniouslyithMassachusettsules f CivilProcedure,ule36(a).

E, Procedure For Resolvinq DiscoverTDisputesTheprinciples hichshallguideheparties,ounsel,heSpecialMastsr nd heCourt

are: 1) nformationhould e reelyexchanged,nd 2) heparties houldesolve iscoverydisputes naided.

If a plaintiffinforms a defendant f a perceivednadequ,acyn its discovery esponses!counscl or eachof thepartiesshall within twenty(20) daysof suchnotice,confer n good aithto resolvehedisputeor to narrow heareas f disagreemento the ullestextentpossible. f the

IIdisputecannotbe resolved,plaintiffmay file a motion to compela further answeror responsewith the SpecialMasterwithin fourteen 14) daysof theconference.Any suchmotion shallbeaccompanied y an affidavit by plaintiffs counselattestingo thefact that the partieshaveconferredn good aith in an effort to resolveor narrow he ssuesn dispute. l he rlefendantscrvedwith sucha motionshall espondheretowithin fourteen 14)days. [f necessary,heSpecialMastermay conducta hearingon themotion. The SpecialMaqtershallmake indings oneach ssue aised n themotionand may direct heparties o act n accordance ith thosefindings' The SpccialMastermav also ecommendhatcosts r otherappropriateanctionseimposedon one or more ofthe parties.The partiesshallhave hirty (30)days n which tocomply fully with the directivesof the SpecialMaster,subjcct o enlargement r limitation bythe SpecialMa^stern special ircunstances.

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regarding uchmatters y,opposingarties renot hecded,he parties rayplace heir objections n the ecord:The videotapeshall run continuouslyhroughout he deposition rombeginningo end;rhe partyconductinghevideotapeeposition hallpreparc log indexthat ncludeshe subjectmatterbeingexplo."d,*tosi-reierencedo thedigitalreading nthe digitalcounter f the vicleotapequipment, list ofexhibits, nd henarnes f all persons resent t the deposition,conditioned n whetherecllricalobstaclesriseas o ihe accomplishmentof theseequirements;Thepartyconductinghe videotape eposition hailbear he expenselunless he partiesotherwise_agee,ll objections o theadmissibilityoftestimonyrom a videotaped epositio',exceptas o the onn ofquestions, ndall motions o strikeany answeror any part of ananswer,shallbe reserved ntil the imeof trial. Aoy mderstanding oncerningobjcctions hallbe stated n rhe ecord.Thepartieswiil sibmit allobjectionso thecourt for rulingsprior to triat. ttre prouisions f thediscoveryulesof the \{assachusettsulesof civil procedure.shall overnthe useof the written transcriptof thedeposition;and.No partof a videotape hallbe released r madeavailable n anyway toanymemberof thc public prior to entryof an orderof the Cou*, upo'notice o all counselwirh right to object.

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C.In lieu of live testimony, he partiesmay presenthe testimonyof any expertwitnessat

trial by way of videocleposition. hequalifications f a'y cxpcrtwhose estimonys presentedin that fashionshall bepresentedn the form of a writtencurriculumvitae. Aly suchvideodepositionmustbe editedby thevideo echniciano eliminate nyunnecessaryelaysn thepresentation f the testimonyanrl shouldbe imited in time in accordance ith the fair andexpeditiousntroductionof the evidence.

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D' 4lQtffis For Tekin! DenositionsOf "Termitrally-Ilfr Or *In E*t.**isrtPlainffisAll depositions hallbe conductedwith dueregard or physicalandemotionalcondition.

healthand disabilityof thedeponent.I. Definition of "Terminnlly-Ill" or "In Ertremfu'plsintiff

A plaintiff is "terminally'ill" or "in extremis" or purposes f thisOrder f reliance n theprovisionsofthis order for videotape epositionswould createa substantial isk thatthevideotape eposition ouldneverbeheldbecausef thedeclininghealthof theplaintiffandbecausef the ackof anyreasonableikelihoodof improvementn theplaintilrs conditionwhichwouldmakeameaningfulvideotapedeposit ionpossible'

Videotape epositionsf ,.terminally-ill,,or .,inextremis,, atientsmaybe takennosoonerhan wo (2)daysafter hedateof the akingot'thewitness' iscovery epositionf thedeponentesideswithin fifty (50)milesof thesuffolk superiorCoufthouse,r one I) dayotherwise.

Z. Requirement for Medical AflidrvitIn cases llegingany llncssothcr hanmesothclioma, here he deponents ..terminally-

ill" or "in extremis"(as hese errnshavebeenhereindefined), hereshallbe servedogetherwilh thenoticeof deposition, detailedmedicalaffidavit ndicating, ith specificity,hefollowing:(l) thcdeponent'sresent iagnosis;2) prognosis;3) prescribedmedication,f any,thatwould in any way affect he deponent'smental aculties;and (4) a' opi'ion as o thedeponent's resentphysicalandmentalability to understand nd o respondo questioning urdowithstanda [horoughcross-examination,

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1 3 ilfr11-l:il;:"H*il}i;-lrtilH#I;ili"With regard o depositions f ..terminally_ill"or ,,inExtremis,,laintiffswhichhavebeen

Inoticedby the plaintiff in caseswhere nterrogatories avenot beenserveduponand./oranswered y the plaintifl theprovisioncontainedn section .D.1.,above, onceminghetiming of the akingof "terminally-ill"or "j ! extremis" laintiffsshallbe napplicable,nless:

(a) The "discoverydeposition"notice s filed atdaysprior to its proposed ommencement. least en (10)working

_ (b) Norice of the deposition s accompzuriedy: (i) copiesof theplaintiffsmedical ecordswhichare n his or her counsel's ossession;ii ) writtenauthorizationo rcviewplaintiffs hospitalmedical ecords,^whereverheymay befound; and (iii) a list of all repositoiies f plaintiffs rne.dicalecordsof whichplaintiffs counsels aware; nd

(c) Plaintiff provides answers o defendants,extent ndicatedbelowwithin four (4) workingdaysof thenotice.interrogatories o thefiling of the deposition

theFor purposes f this sectiononly, defendants'ntenogatories eedbe answered nly to

extent hatsaid nterrogatoriesall for thedisclosure f tle following nfonnation:(i) Personatdentificationdataof the plaintiff;(ii) Physical r menral onclitions hichmayhavecontributedto or acceleratedhedevclopment f the njuries or whichtheplaintiff seeks amages;(iii) Namesand ocationsof medical reatmentacilities nwhich heplaintiffwasconfined,reated r exanined,alongwith associatedates;(iv) The natureandextentof any permanent isabilitiesorresidual ffects;(v) Identificationand ocationof physiciaruwho diagnosedheplaintiff as havingpreuritis,asbestosis r otherp,Il,rroourydiseases,longwith associatedates ndmedicilinstitutions:

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(ui) Identification f employers nddescriptionsf time,piace,andnature f emplolment,ncluding omp"nsation ndequivalent ata br periodsof self_employment;(vii) Descriptionsof theplaintiffs contactwith asbestos r

asbestosroducts; nd(viii) Detailsof absencesrom work for periodsn excess fthirty (30)days, elatedo hearth r a physical ondition.

] Intenogatorieserved ur$uanto thissectionmaybe ormallyansrveredn theusualIformat,or the nformatiotr oughtmaybe suppliedhrough he afticlavit f rheplaintiffor hiscounsel' The afrrdavitsor intenogatoryanswersmay contain he qualification hat hey are rueand complete o thebestof theknowredge f the personsigning hesame.

Absent omplianceith heabove rocedures,ideotapeepositionsf .terminallv-ill,,or "irl exlremis"plaintiffsasdcscribedn thissectionwill not takeplacewithin fifteen 15)days

Iafter he akingof a stenographic.discoverydeposition.,,4, Tbo-Hour Time Limit per $ession

unlessothenviseageed by all partiesor orderedby the court or the specialMaster,nodcpositionof a plaintifl who is ,,terminally_ill"or ,,lnqxtremis,,asdefined n this Ordershallbeconductedn continuous cssionor more han wo huurs.Any disputesegardinghecondrrct fIdepositionsf "terminally-ill"or "in extlqmis"plaintiffsshallbe submittedo and esolved vthe SpecialMaster.

A.At the requestof Plaintiffs'Liaison counsel,a def'endanthallreport henamesof evervpresentor formercmployeewho hasbeendeposed r hasgivcn trial testimonyn an asbestos

personalnjury or propertydamage a^se,hedatesof thedepositionor trial testimony, he

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captionanddocketnumberof the case, he urisdiction n which he deposition r trial testimonywas aken,and henameandaddressfthe coufl reporter,f known. No defendant hallbeobliged o provideor update ucha reportmore hanonceeverysix (6) months.

B. ProcedureFor Usins Anv Poftion Of A prior DenositionAny partyseekingo useanyportionof a prior clepositions substantivevidence t trial

shallprovideto LiaisonCounselno later han ninety (90)daysbefore he scheduledrial dateamarkedcopy of the transcriptshowing he estimonysought o beusedand a designation fwhichpartiesagainstwhomeach epositions soughto bc admittedn evidepce,ogetherwiththespecific ssueon which he deposition il l be offeredasevidence.Eachpartywill thenreviewthe depositionand adviseopposingcounselwhether here s any objection o useof theprefenedportionsof thedepositionn lieuof a newdeposition f the witness. f there s noobjection, laintiffs'counsel urd efendants'ounsel hall ile a stipulation tatinghat heselected oftionsof thedeposition anhe used s f noticedand aken n anyof the consolidatedca$es. f there s anobiection, heCourt will determine, n motion of thepartyseeking o use t,whether he depositionmay beused n this litigation in lieu of a new depositionof thewitness.IIf any portionof suchpriordepositions introduced sevidence t rial, theparty ntroducingsuchevidence hallnot oppose properury instnrction hat limits the applicabilityof suchevidenceo the partiesagainstwhom t was ntroduced.

The standards f reviewfor determininguseat trial of the prior depositionshallbe theexisting ulesof evidence ndmay ncludeshowings f goodcause,elevance,conomy fefTorts y theCourtand counsel, ndno substantial rejudice o the party opposing ts use,and

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the actors et orthbelown section I.D. the bwden f persuasionhall estwith hepartiesseekingouseat rialdepositionestimonyakenn a case utside f this itigation.

D.In determiningwhetherprior clepositionsmay be used, hecourt may in its discrefion

considerhe ollowing actors, mongothers: l ) the dentityof thedeponent;2) thedateof thedeposition:3) thenatureof thepending ase, ndparticularly,heplaceof employrnent,llness,productexposure' nd durationof the plaintiffs exposureo asbestos roducts; 4) the purposesfor which the depositionwas aken; 5) thedeponent's reaandextentof corporate esponsibility,if any; (6) the deponent'snowledge,at the dateol'the deposition, f the mattersaboutwhich hewas nterrogated;7) the deponentrsnowledge,at thepresentime,of mattersabourwhich hewasor is likely to be nterrogated;8) theadequacy f the opportunityor cross-examination,paflicularly n lightof the datc,nature, ndpurposes f thepriordeposition;g) the ssuesorwhichevidentiary seof thedepositions soughtn this itigarion; 10) hedegree f prejudiceothe part! opposinguseof the prior deposition;and(t l) the extentof compliancewith thepr.cedural requirements f the urisdiction where hedepositionwas aken.

E. Limi For $ho Were NotIf suchprior depositions reapprovedor useat trial, anappropriateimiting instruction

shall begivenwith respecto defendants ho werenot representedt the depositionsor whowerenot parties o the itigation in which suchdepositionswere aken.XII.

Excepta*s ltherwise irectedby thecourt the schedule et orth in the nextsectionofthisorder will be applicableo allpendingand u1ure asesn theMassachusettstatecourtAsbestosPersonalnjury Litigation. A tablesummarizingmajorpre-trialdeadlineevents n the

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form of a "Trial Preparation imeline" is appended eretoasExhibit Q. To the extent heprovisionsof this Order are nconsistentwith or contrary o anyprior Ordersof this Court or theattached'frialPreparationimelinc, heprovisions f this Ordershallsupersedeny suchinconsistentr contraryprovisions,

Ihe imestzurdardset orth n thisOrdermaybeextendednlyby order f theCourt rthe SpecialMaster or by agreement y the parties,provided hat any suchagreement hallbesubscribedo in writing by all partiesaffectedby the agreement nd approvedby the CourtoiSpecialMaster.I Any findings,rulings or recommendationsf the SpecialMasterpursuanto this Order

shallbe subject o review by the CourLbut such indings, rulings or recommendationshallstandunJess venuledby thc Court.X[I. BSTABLISI.IMENT OF TRIAL MONTHS AFTDTRIAL LISTS

A. ,Estrhlishment Of Trial MonthsAftcr tonsultationwith the SpecialMasterand counsel,he Court shdlldeterminehe

numberof trial months or the upcomingyear,designatewhen hose rial monthsshalloccurandIdeterminehenumberof caseshat shallappear n the rial list for cachsuchmonth. On

tecommendation f the SpecialMaster, heCourt shallalso designatehe dateswithin each rialmonthupon which caseswill be triedand he order n which the trials shalloccur. Thetialschedule hallbe subject o changeby the Court in ordcr o meetunforeseen ircumstancesndcasesmay beassignedo trial beforeadditional rial judges n order o effectuateheefficientad.ministrationf j ustice.

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B.unless tlrerwiseirected y hecourt, hespecialMaster hall, fter onsultationith

thecourt andcounsel. esignatehecaseshatshallappear nthe rial list for each rial month,the order n which thosecases hallappearand hespecificcases n the ist thatshall bepreparedby the parl'iesor trial' The SpecialMastershallmake hosedeterminations asedon thechronologicalorderof the case ilings, thediseasemix involved n rhecases n the trial list, andthedisease ix for the itigationasa rvhole,heexigent onditionof theplaintiffs,hcalth,groupingofcasesbyptaintiffs' counseloefendant r caseype,or suchother actorsas hespecialMaster indswill prornote he fair andefficientrcsolutionof cases y settlement r trial.

The primaryobjective o be servedn thedesignation f triar rists n the near uture s toeliminalethe backlogof asbestos ersonalnjury caseso thepointwherecases hallbe reachedIfor trial or otherwise ully resolvedwithin threeyearsof thefiling of thecomplaint. Toward hatend' caseshathavebeenpending or more han hreeyearswill be givenpriority, regardless fother actors'cases nvolvingplaintiffswho are'terminally-ill,,or.fu extremis,,mayalsobeadvanced n the trial list, however, f suchadvancements consistentwith theprinciptesofequityand airness

Thecourt expectshatasofJanuary 't ofeveryyear,no asbesrosersonalnjurycaseshallrenrain +'ithout nentereduag**nt except hoseca*sesonrmenced ithin the precedingthreeyears' Failure o meet his expectationwill result n substantialmodificationofthe currentOrder.

In order o meet he court's objectiveson casedispositions nd o provide or the fair andexpeditious esolutionof casesn theconsolidated locket, t is contemplatedhat tial lists eachconsistingof approximately ifty cases hallbedesignatedor four months n eachcalendar ear.

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It is I-urtherontemplatedhatsixcasesneach uchist shallbedesignatedor ntensivepreparationnd rial' fhis schecluleaybea.lteredf deemedeccssaryy thecourt tomeethecourt'scase ispositionbjectives. rior o mprementingnysuch hange,hecourtshallconsider hetherny elated hangeshould lso emaden thepre-triar reparationroceduresand imestandardset orth n thisOrder.

The specialMastershall ssue he proposedrial list at leastonehundredandeighty(180)daysprior to theschedulcdrial date or which he ist applies.T1especialMaster halldesignatehe specificcaseson the ist which shallbepreparedby the parties or trial at reast nehundred ndseventy170)daysprior to thescheduredriardate.Any caseappearingnatriallist thathasnot bee'designatedor trial will notbe called or trialduring he rial monthunlessthecourt or specialMaster irstnotifies heparties f thechangen designationf thecase nddetermineshat there s an adequate criod for pre-triarpreparationbetweenhedateof zuchnoticeand he dateuponwhich thecaseshallbetried.: tf a motion o amend complainto adda defendants filcd aftera case asbeen lacedon a trial list' thecourt shallconsiderwhetherallowance f themotionwourdnecessitatederayin theproceedingstt order o pennit headded cfendiurto prcpare or trial. If thecourt allowsthe motionon goodcauscshownand t conclucleshatsucha delay n the proceedingswill bercquired'either heentirecasewill beremoved rorn the trial risror the craimaddedby theamendmentwilr beseveredrom the caseandremoved rom the triar list.

l' Dismissarsby prnintiffs (170Drys) and Trnnsferu to rnactive DocketPlaintiffs' counsermay dismiss u'y caseappearing n the triar ristat any time up to onhundrednd eventy170) ays eforehescheduledriatdate sdeterminedy hespecial

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MassachusettsRulesof civilProcedure,Rule30(b)(6)depositionsf identified efendzurts.Discoveryon thc ssues f product dentification ndexposure hallbe closedor those tusessof ninety 90)daysbefore hescheduled,ial dateasdetermined y thespecialMasterunless, tthe requestof a party, hc court or specialMasterpermitsan extensionof the productidentificationandexposure iscoverydeadline or goodcause hown. Any partyrequesting uchanextension hallspecify he gro'nds uponwhich the extensions soughtand headditionardiscovery hat thepartyproposeso conductduring he extension.A'y suchextension rantedby the court or specialMastetshallspecify he partiesaffectedby rheextension,hediscoreryto bepermittedduring heextension, nd he deadline or completionof thatdiscovery.If thecoun or specialMaster inds thata plaintiffintentionallydelayed upplernentationof thePlaintiffDisclosureForm n order o prejudicehedefendants,abilityto conduct iscovery nderthis section' hen n lieu of suchanextension,he court or spcciarMastermay makesuchorderas ustice requires'ncluding,but not limited to, removarof thecase rom the triar ist, dismissalandmonetarysan tions.4. plaintiffs, Mofion to Dismiss(g0 Days)NoIaterthanninety(90)daysbeforethescherlu|edtr ialdateasdeterminedbythe

specialMaster' heplaintiffin eachof thecases n the rriarrist cresignatedby the speciarMasterfor trial preparationshall file a motionto dismiss hosedefendantsagainstwhom thepraintiffdoesnot ntend o proceed.

5' praintiffe'supprementrrionof Drscroenneorm (g0Dayc)No later hanninety g0)day.seforeheschcduledriardateasdeterminedy he-T:,i:*""^"-

plaintiffineach f thecasesnrhe riar isr rrathavebeen esignatedythe.rE+wv uJ |'IIt;seecialMasteror trialprepaxationmaysupplementhepraintiffs f)iscrosureonnwithrespect

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to productdentification, efendanttatus ndexposure. hereafter,plaintiffmaynotprofferanyevidenceo support claimas oproductdentification,cfendanttatus r exposurc hichhas otbeenncludedn hisPlaintiff Disclosureorm xcept y eave f thcCourt, ngood

(a)

Icluse shown,bascdon either:The ollowingindings:(i) receipt f new nformationot prerriouslyn theplaintiffsken:(ii) priorduediligencey plaintiff narternptingodiscoverhenew nformation;nd(iii) substantialrejudiceo theplaintifffromdenialof theamendment:r

(b) A finding that the prior non-disclosure f the informationwas dueto fraud, nrisrepresentation,isconductor material fairure tocomplywith disc.overyequcsts y an adverse affy.6' Motions for summarT Judgment (75 Days) and opporitions to Motionfor Summary Judgment (10 Dayr Thereefier;

With respecto eachof the cases n the trial list thathavebeendesignated y theSpccialMaster or trial preparation, ny defendartmay, no later han seventy-five 75) daysbefore heschecluledrial dateasdetermined y theSpecialMaster, erve pon heplaintiffa motion orIsurnmaryutlgnrent' oppositionso suchmotions hallbeclueirom heplaintiff'switlin ten (10)days hereafter'Theprovisionsof Pre-Trialorder No. I shall govem his motionpractice. ThespecialMaster,f he or shedeems ecsssary,hallholda hearing n saidmotionsandshallmakerccommendedulingsto thecourt. Motions for summaryudgmentbasedon informationdiscoveredewer hansevenly-five75)daysbefore lrescheduledrial dateasdetermined y thespecialMastermay, in the court's discretion,be eonsidered nd ulcd uponbeforc he scheduledtrial date.

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7. F,urther pre_Trinl prepnration Schedulewith respecto eachof the cases n the trial list thathavebeendesignated y the specialMaster or trial preparation,the ollowingpre-trialpreparationcheduleh;rllapply:

a)No later hanonehundred nd ifty (150)daysbefore he scheduledrial dateasdeterminedy thespecialMaster, laintiffs'coun.qelshapprovicreo Defendanrs,iaisoncounsela signedcopy of thrce(3) authorizationormsailowing defcndants,counselto obtainwrittenmedicalandotherrelevant ecords.Eachdefendant's ounsel hallprovide o praintiffs,co*nselcopiesof all documents,ecordsandexhibits hat hedefendants aveobrainedluoughtheuseof any authorizationformsreceived rom thepraintiffas soona.shey arereceivedby thedefendant'Defendants reundera continuingobligation o supplementhis information.Plaintiffmaysupplementis or herexhibit ist in responseo information eceivedrom t'edefbndants ursuanto this provisionafter hedate or idenrifuingexhibits. plaintifh arelikewiseundera continuing bligationo supprementesponseso requestsor production fdocumentsyprovidingdefbndzurtsithcopies f medjcar ndother elevantecords s heyarereceived'Del'endantsaysupplernentheirexhibit istsnresponseo nformationo cceivedfrom heplaintiffafter hedate or identiSingexhibits.

b ) DNo later hanonehundred nd ifty (150)daysbeforehescheduleduiar ateasdeterminedythespeciarMaster, il parties halr espondr supprementnypreviousresponses,s equired,o standardiscoveryrequestsrelevanto these ases,ncludingin errogatoiesand.eq estsorproduction f documents.

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c) ior Testimo

No later hanone hundredand ive (105)daysbef'orehe scheduledrial dateasdetermined y the SpecialMaster,ptaintiffs shall furnishdefendants' ounselwith all pathologysamples nd reports,x-rays,CT scansand otherdiagnostic est esults n plaintiffs possession.All suchmaterialsshallbereturned o theplaintiff no later han sixty (60) da1,s efore heschedulcdrial date u determined y the SpecialMaster. No later hanone hundredandfive(105)daysbefore he scheduledrial dateasdetermined y the SpecialMaster,plaintiffshall filelists of the namesandaddressesf theexpeft witnesseswhose estimonyplaintiffwill ofrer attrial, togetherwith a disclosure tatemcnt ursuanto Massachusettsulesof Civil procedure,Rule25(b)- Therewill be no depositionsf experlwitncsses xcept snecessarynduponissueswith regard o which the witnesshasnot previouslybeendeposed r testified n thependingcaseor in aoy otherasbestosase, tateor federal,anywheren the United States, oIongas plaintilTprovidcsdefendants ith a transcriptor transcripts f the witness,priortestimony ndcertifieshat hewitnesses'cstimony t trial will be consistent 'ith suchpriorrecordedestimony.Any suchdeposition'shalle imited o issues ponwhichtheexpertwilltesti$r n thependingcase,andmwt beconducted o later han twenty (20) daysbefore hescheduledial dateasdctermined y theSpecialMaster.

No later hansixty (60)daysbefore he scheduledrial dateasdetermined y the specialMaster' efendantshall ile a istof thenames ndaddressesf theexpertwibresseshosetestimonyheywill offerat trial, ogether ith a disclosuretarementursuantoMassachusetts

d)

Deliverv f MedicalMaterials105Daysand60 Davs): laintifTs'(105 Days):and Depositions f Plaintiffs' Exuert Witnesses20Davs)

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Rulesof civil Procedure, ule26(b)' Therewill beno depositionsf expertwitnessesxceptasnecessaryndupon ssueswith regard o which he witnessesavenot pre'iouslybeendeposedor testified n thependingcaseor in any otherasbestosase,s{ateor federar,anyrvheren theunited statesso ong as defendants rovideplaintifrand all otherdefendantswho request amewith a transcriptor transcriptsof the witnesses'prior cstimonyandcertify that he r+,itnesses,testimonyat trial will beconsistentwith suchpriorrccordedtestimony.Any suchdepositionsshallbe imited to issuesuponwhich theexpertwill testify in thependingcase,and heymu$ beconducted o later han en (10)daysbefore hescheduledrial dateasdetermined y thespecialMirnter-

Any expertwitness'depositionmayprcceed, ithout eave f thecourtor thespecialMaster, yvideo, rovidedhat hewitness,quarificarionssha,beprofferednryhywittencrrrriculumitae,marked sanexhibit.3Q(b)(6)enosirions60Davst

]No laterthansixty (60) daysbefore hescheduredriardateasdetErmined y the speciarMaster'all depo'sitionsof witnes'se'snderMassachwettsRures f civil procecrure,Rure30(b)(6)uvr Lrvr r r ruseuure, Kulc 30(bx6on issuesother hanproduct dentification,defendant tatusandexponrreshallbecompleted.No suchdepositionsmaybe conducted fler thatdate,urrresseaves grantedby thecourt or theSpecialMaster or goodcauseehown.

No laterthansixty (60) daysbefrrreheschedulerlrial dateasdetermined y the specialMaster'plaintiffshall file lists of thenarnes ndaddressesf the raywitnesscswhose estimonv

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plaintiff will offer at trial accompanied y a shortstatement f theanticipatedestimonyof eachwitncssand hedateson which eachwitnesswill be madeavailable or depositio', provided hatwitnessesreviously eposednder heprovisions f section IIi.C.3., above,nraynotbedeposed gainunder his section. u.t depositionshallbeconducted ith all reasonabledispatchandno later han thiny (30)da1's efore he scheduledrial dateasdetermined y rhespecialMaster' unlessotherwiseorderedby theCourtor SpecialMaster,plaintiffneed notmakea lay witnessavailable or deposition, o ong asplaintiffprovides defendanswithtrhnscript(s) f thewitne.ss'priorestimony ndcertifieshat hewitness,estirnony t trial willbe consistcntwith suchprior recordedestimony.Any partymay seek he assistance f thespecialMaster f problenrs rise elatingo depositions f lay witnesses.

No later hanforty (40)daysbefore he scheduledrial dateasdetermined y the spcialMaster,defendantshall ile listsof thenames ndaddressesf the ay witnesses hosetestimony hey *{ll offer at trial, accompaniedy a shortstatement f the anticipatedestimonyof eachwitness ndof thc datesor whicheachwitnesswill be madeavailableor deposition;provided hatwitnessesreviouslyleposed ndcr hc provisions f section III.c.3-, above,maynot bedeposed gainunder his section. suchdepositions hallbe conductedwith all reasonabledispatchatrdno later han en (10)daysbefore he scheduled ial dateasdetermined y thespecialMaster' unlessotherwiseorderedby the court or the specialMaster,defendants eednot makea lay witressavailableor deposition,o ongasdefendantsrovideplaintiffandotherdelbndantswho request amewith transcript(s) f the $/itness'prior testimonyandcertifuthatthe witness' estimonyat trial will bc consistentwith suchprior recordedestimony, Any party

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mayseek heassistancef thespecialMaster f problems rise elating o thedeposition f laywitnesses.

No laterthan hirry (30) daysbefore heschedulcdrial dnteasdetermined y the specialMaster'plaintiffwill provide hedel'endantsith a list of theexhibits raintiffwill offerar riarand he defendant(s) gainstwhich eachexhibitwill beoffered.

No later than hirty (30) daysbefore hescheduledrial dateas determinetlby the specialMaster'plaintilTwill provide hedefendants ith listsof thedepositionestimonyhatpraintiffwill offerat hial' Plaintiffshalldeo-ignatehepages nd ines o be eadand hedefendant(s)againstwhicheachportionof testimonywill beofferedno later han en (r 0) daysbefore hescheduledrial dateasdeterminedby theSpecialMaster.

No later than wenty(20) daysbefbre hescheduledrial dateasdetermined v thespecialMastff' defbndants il l provideplaintil'l'with istsof theexhibits heywill offerat trial.

No laterthantwenty(20) daysbefore hescheduledrial dateas determinedby thespecialMaster'defendants il l provideplaintiffwith listsof thedepositionestimonyhat heyu'ill offer aspart of their case-in-chief t hial- Defendants halrdesignatehepagesancrines obereadno laterthan en (10) daysbefore he scheduledriardateasdetenninecry the specialMaster'Defendaltswill designatehedepositionestimonyheywill offer n responseo

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EXHTBITAAsbestos ertificate f Service

David I. McMorris,Esq.Thornton& Narrmes LP100Summer teet,30ftFloorBoston,MA 02110

MichaelC. ShePard sq-TheShepardawFirm,P'C.l0 HighSfreetBoston,{A 02110

David A Jagolinzer, sq.Ferraro& Associates, '4.4000PoncedeLeouBoulevardSuite700[{iami,FL 33146

EdwardP. CoadY, sq'Coady& Associates205PortlandSteetBostottMA 02114

AlbertC.Flanders, sq.Pollack& Flanders,LP50Congress reetBoston,N4A02109


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Plaintiflsv.Defendantg

E}ffiIBIT BCOL,II\4ON\4EALTHOFMASSACHUSETTS

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CivilAction#

Defendantsummons ndcopyof plaintiff scomplaintn thisection.

Defendant

bereby achow)edges rccerptof a

a) adoptsheModelCross-Claim efendaatsb) doesnot adopt heModejCross_ClaimfDefendauts.c) adoptsModelCross-Claimf *

Defendar:tornaldsat-ial byjrrryonall issues roughtby or agairstdEfendantn rhisaction

Dated:* Circleappropriateetter.

Respectfullyubmitted,Defeadant

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rnanufactr-rred,ashioned,ackaged,nspected,ested, istributed,old intended nduse,aadthatcross-claimantnd heco-defendantsrcached rd warrantiesn thatsaidasbestos aterialsandproductswerenotof merchantableuality, it safe or thepuryosesor which heyweremined processed, anufactured,ashiond packagodnspectd tested, istributed, ord,intended,ndused.8' Theplaintif{s) hav}raveu.rher-alt"gedharcross-claimantnd heco-dcfendantsdistributed' uppliad'eoldandplacedasbestosroductsnto thestea' of commercen adefective, aageror;sndunsafe ohdition-9' Theplaintiff[s)havtraveurttrerallegedhat hesaidactsand ailures o actconstituted rossnegrigencendwa.uton, ilrfur andmaliciorumisconduct, reokressindifferenceo therighGof theplaintiffanda recklessndifferenceto tbenghtsof thcpraintiffa'nd reckless isregardor tlreconsequercesross-claimarrtandcodefendartsknewor shourdhaveknowawouldresult.

l0' Theplaintiff(s)haslhaveurtherallegedhatsaidasbestos-containiugproductsweresoldor r+edby theplaintiff employce's uryloyer nd har hepraintiffemproyeewasultimatelyexposedo suchproductohis detriment,I I cross-claimantdenieshal t is liabje o theplaintiff(s),as s set orth n its modeland ndividualanswer lf,'however,heplaintiff(s)are ound obee'rtjtrcdo recoverudgrnentagainst ross-claimant'suchcrpss-clajmantwouldbeentitredorecover yway of contributionagainsthecodefendantssinceheywouldbe oint torffeasors itJr egardo praintif,ps amages.WHEREFORE,hecross-claimantseeksudgmentagtrirrqlhesaidco_deferrdantsforcontibufion or thesums ross-claimantmay berequiredopay hepraintiffs, ogethcrwitbcosts.


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E}ilIIBM DCOMMOI.IWEAITH OF MAS SACHUSETTS

EASTERNCOLINTIES, S. SUPERIOROTJRT

IN RE:MASSACIruSETTSASBESTOSLITIGATION

AFFMAVIT OFNOTICEOFCLAIMPwsuant oSection It A. of Pre-TrialOrderNo. 9, the ollowingAffidavit of Noticeof

Claim s herebymade:Plaintiffs'Nanres ndAddressesndsocialsecruityN,rmberslstatementconcerning the occupation andExposwe History ofthe pleintiff(s):StatementConcerning heNatr$a of tlreAsbeetos-Relatednjr:ry, Diseaseor ConditionAllegedly Sufferedby Plainrff(s):Names of all entitieswith respect1owhich theplaintiff is giving notice of clairn:Name and address f eachpersonsewed and he dateof service:

Plailtiffs AttorneyAddressTelephoneNurnber

DATED:

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EASTERN OI.INTIES,S. SIJPERIOROTIRT

Plabtiffsv.

Defcndants

Pursuanto sectionw'B' of Pre-Trialorder11s. , allplaintiffshercin oquest transferof thiscaseo thiscourt's InactiveAsbestosDocketandsubmit he orJowingnformation:Plaintiffs'nh,,pesndaddressesndsociar ecurity umbers:Dateof filing originalcomplaint:Specific ahreof thealleged sbestos_relatedleural rparenchyrnalondition,disease, r injrrry: ].rvqil ut piuencnymalThis casepres'ntry namesthe foilowing defendantsrThis casehasnot beenpraceon as ial list or assigrrcd triar date;a-ndAJI praintiffshereinhave consented o the fiiing of this statem.nt:

Plaintiffs AttomevAddressDATED:

399276v1

HTHIBIT ECOMMO}-,IWEALT}IOFMASSACHUSETTS

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EXHIBIT FCOMMO]'I-$IEALTH F MASSACHUSETTS

EASTERNCOIJNTIES, s. SUPERIOR OIJRTDEPARTMENT FTI{ETRI,ALCOURT

CryIL ACTIONNO.)Plaidtiff ))v . ))Defendants,et al. )I .

PLAINTIFF'S I}ISCLOSURE FORM

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I. IDENTIFICATION OFPLAII{TIFF/DEHENDA\IISPlalntiff Informetion

f Name:Socia.lSecudtv No;Addressl

Date of Birth:Sqx:Maritaj Status:

SpousalnformafionJ{ame:Address:

Date ofBirth: Date ofMarriaee;

DependentsNames:

Datesof Birth:Relationship:

DeathCasenformstionDateofDeath:ResidencetDealh:

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tr. ASBESTOS-RELATEDONDITIONSConditionfi-ocationescdption includinesrmptorns)

Dateof Onsetof Sr,mutoms:Dateof Diasrosis;

Dateof Onset f Slmotoms;Dateof Diaqposis:

lIDateof Onsetof Svmproms;DateofDiamosisl

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III. SMOKINGHiSTORYWas the claimantevera smoker?

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ProductExposure3 at above ite:Defendaot: D efeudant tatusmanufachrrer,nitatter)Product Type: Brand Name:Product dentificationEvidenceDescribe r attachdocuments,a6e and;Affis oiwitrresses,tc.)DptrsuJs r-ocalroD(sj oI .trxpogure ljates of-ExDosura:Exposue.Evidence (Describespecific f"rtr andand dwation of exposure o aboveproduct,e.g.,whetherplaintiffpersonal'iy used he productand, f not, the evidenceestablishinghe nexusbetweenplaintiffand proAuctopor*Jincluding referenie to documentsand expectedco-workir tcstimony.j


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E)ffIIBIT G

P. providesmedical andotherautlorizationsOrder # 6($ u, c, 6, a) (s ffil[, c,7,a) rgo days before thesr.heduled*ial date.

P - & D .supplemeutdi.scoverTr

Ord.er # 6($ , c, 6,b)

($ItIr, c, 7,b)r5o days before thescheduled fria] date.

P, & D. motionsto add a:ry pafiy Order + 5(S V, A, e){,See.E. Greertletter oft/zs/ss){$vtt, A, r)&($ )tfII, C, t)

rgo daysbefore tlE-scheduled rial dnte.

P. patlolotr ardtest results Order # 6( s 4 c , 6 , c ) (sxffr, c,7,c) ro5 da5nbefEFeEe -scheduledtrial d.ate.P. designatesexperts Order # 6($u, c, 6, c) ($ XII[, C, 7,e) ro5 dayebefo"e thfscheduled.FiaI date.P. &D. productidentificationtnd erposuredisssvsryclosed; P.disclosrrre formsdosed

Order # 6($$ u' C, =-4) ($ tftr, c,3-5) go days before thescbeduled bial date.

P, motions todismissdefendantsOrder # 6(S , C, B) (SJLIU,C,4) 9o daysbCforFheseleduled tial date.

D. motions forsrrmmaryjudgmentOtder # 6($n, g, 5; (tixrfr, c, 6) 75 days before thescheduled uial date.


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($XTU,C,T, l ).list ofdepositiontestimonyOrder # 6(su, c, 6,1) u o days before thescheduledtoial d.ate.

P. deadlinefordeposingD.'slaywitnessesOrder # 6($u, c, 6,h) ($xI[, c, 7,h) ltr daysbdore ttrescheduJedhial date.

P. deadlinefordeposing D, sexpertwihressesOrder # 6($ n, c, 6,d) ($x[r, c, 7,d) ro d.aysbefore thescheduled bial date.

P. & D. joint listof exhibits a-nddepositiondesignations

Order # 6($ fI, c, 6, m) ($Ef[, c, 7,m) ro daysbefore ttrescheduled fial date.

P. & D. motionsin lirrine a:rdjury questionsOrder # 6($u, c, 6,n) ($ lfr, c, 7,n) S days beforescheduled Eial date.


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