Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation faced 1,750 asbestos
claims during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009,
compared with 1,800 claims during the three and six months ended
June 30, 2008.
The Company faced 1,822 unresolved asbestos claims at…
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