Gulf Oil Spill: Louisiana, Alabama Can Seek Punitive Damages, Federal Judge Says – Huffington Post
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Gulf Oil Spill: Louisiana, Alabama Can Seek Punitive Damages, Federal Judge Says
Huffington Post 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. The judge dismissed some … La., Ala. can seek punitive oil spill damages Alabama, Louisiana Can Sue BP for Gulf Spill, Says Judge BP, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, UBS, Merrill Lynch in Court News |