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Dietz, Dennis

US Fact Witness

Dr. Dietz is employed as a Study Directory and Senior Toxicologist by Battelle Columbus, Richland, Washington. He received a Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Michigan in 1976. He is a board-certified toxicologist and works on cigarette smoke inhalation studies at Battelle. He is a consultant to tobacco manufacturers. His employment at Liggett:

Previously, Dr. Dietz was employed by the National Toxicology Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (1986-1990). While at Liggett Dr. Dietz was responsible for product oversight, quality control and product stewardship. Dr. Dietz was involved with all aspects of the research conducted at Liggett and is knowledgeable about Liggett's positions on causation, addiction, ETS, and Liggett's use of ammonia to manipulate nicotine. He was also the primary point of contact for Liggett's participation in the Tobacco Ingredient's Review Panel and has knowledge about the nondisclosure of certain ingredients contained in cigarettes because the ingredients may be harmful. He is also knowledgeable about Liggett's research policy and the fact that product liability concerns drove the nature of Liggett's research. He is also familiar with Liggett's standard practice to stamp research "Privileged & Confidential" in an attempt to shield it from public disclosure in discovery.

Source: United States' Factual Memorandum Pursuant to Order #470, Section V (tab 1)