BP wins right to appeal Gulf spill damages claims
BP Plc deserves the right to have a federal appeals court review some damage claims awarded under the settlement to compensate people and businesses harmed by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday.
May 09, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
US judge upholds BP 'gross negligence' Gulf spill ruling
The decision by US District Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans means BP could still face close to $18 billion of penalties for violating the federal Clean Water Act.
Nov 14, 2014, 08:56 AM IST