Step 1: Contextual Framework Pass (Facts)

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Facts:
Tenants of an apartment building sue the owner to force him to repair many defects in the building which affect the quality of use.
Owner's attorney hires Engineer A to inspect the building and give expert testimony in support of the owner.
Engineer A discovers serious structural defects in the building which he believes constitute an immediate threat to the safety of the tenants.
The tenants' suit has not mentioned these safety related defects.
Upon reporting the findings to the attorney, Engineer A is told he must maintain this information as confidential as it is part of a lawsuit.
Engineer A complys with the request of the attorney.