Friday, December 17, 2010

U.S. sues BP over Gulf Oil Spill

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil action against BP for the oil spill. Civil penalties range from $5.4 billion to $21 billion.  Criminal prosecution may follow.
Link to CBS News report HERE
Link to complaint for civil penalties HERE
h/t Mass Tort Blog, Main Justice

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