La., Ala. can seek punitive oil spill damages – Shreveport Times

November 16, 2011 Posted By: Leave a comment
The judge upheld their right to pursue punitive damages and other compensation under general maritime law and the federal Oil Pollution Act. Barbier's ruling, dated Monday, was not a total victory for Alabama and Louisiana: He dismissed some ...
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