ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Bridgestone/Firestone Settlement.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2001

TOPIC: Bridgestone/Firestone announced Wednesday that they would pay $41.5
million to avoid lawsuits regarding 6.5 million defective tires that were
recalled more than a year ago. According to The Associated Press, each state
will receive $500,000 under the settlement. The company will also spend $5
million on a consumer education campaign and $10 million to reimburse
attorneys' fees for the states. Since the recall, federal investigators have
documented 271 deaths from accidents involving the tires in question. EXPERTS:
ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this
story:

Mr. Jeffrey M. Herman is managing partner for Herman & Mermelstein. Mr. Herman has broad-based litigation practice with an emphasis on products liability, personal injury, aviation, and intellectual property. 305/377-2200, [e-mail]; PR: Sue Reddy ([e-mail], 954/370-8999)

Mr. Rick Alexander is the executive director of the National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards & Commissions. He has been working in the automotive industry more than 15 years. He works with both state and federal government agencies that regulate and enforce motor vehicle laws in this country. 972/625-3029, [e-mail]

Professor Paul H. Rubin, of Emory University, has written and testified about antitrust, advertising, damage issues, and the value of class action settlements. He has worked for the Federal Government at the FTC, and as Chief Economist at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 404/727-6365, 404/727-6123 (University PR Phone)

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