BP Must Face Gulf Oil-Spill Claims Filed by Alabama, Louisiana – Bloomberg

November 15, 2011 Posted By: Leave a comment
The states can sue for negligence and products liability under general maritime law and are eligible for punitive damages, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier said yesterday. He dismissed claims brought under state environmental laws, including ...
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