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APPENDIXCATASTROPHIC LOSS INVESTIGATIONSA 5O-STATE (PLUS D.C.) COMPENDIUM OF KEY QUESTIONSALFA INTERNATIONAL2015 PRODUCT LIABILITY & COMPLEX TORTS SEMINARScottsdale, AZThis appendix contains a state-by-state approach to two key questions involvedwith any pre-suit/pre-claim investigation:1. Does your state recognize an exemption from discovery (or a privilege) forpre-suit investigation materials? Is there a key to preserving thisexemption/privilege (i.e. involvement of counsel)?;2. What is your state’s rule with regard to the discoverability of written orrecorded statements taken during investigation of an incident?; and3. Does your state recognize a self-critical analysis privilege?The responses to these questions have been assembled from experienced ALFAcounsel in each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. The attorney(s)providing the responses are listed for each jurisdiction. Please contact thoseattorneys with any questions you may have regarding their contribution to thisproject.