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Second week of BP oil spill trial to feature testimony from those aboard exploded rig
NEW ORLEANS – As the second week of the BP oil spill trial gets off to a start the court is preparing to see a different type of testimony than in the first week’s court proceedings. -
BP trial day one: Ala. AG contends oil company was ‘blinded by their bottom line’
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says it is oil giant BP’s greed that has “devastated” the Gulf Coast states. -
BP civil trial to begin today; Company could pay more than $17 billion in penalties
NEW ORLEANS – A much anticipated trial against BP over alleged Clean Water Act violations and environmental damages stemming from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is set to begin today barring a last minute settlement from the oil giant. -
16 companies named as defendants in benzene suit
China residents Robert and Brenda Fontenot are suing Goodyear Tire & Rubber, along with 15 other companies, for allegedly exposing Robert to benzene throughout his career. -
Avodart manufacturer blamed for man's death
A Jefferson County woman blames the manufacturer of a drug used to treat an enlarged prostate for causing her husband’s death. -
Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courts
GALVESTON - After a decade of legal battles and safety violations, BP has finally rid itself of its Texas City refinery. -
Toxic tort claim brought against 26 companies
Huey and Therese Lovelady have brought a toxic tort claim against 26 defendant companies. -
Transferred: Texas marine-based entities’ BP oil spill suits
Recently, four Southeast Texas marine-based entities had their suits against BP, which allege the April 20, 2010, oil spill has hurt their business, transferred to federal court. -
Texas residents sue for millions of allegedly unpaid oil revenues
Texas residents allege a major gas company is denying them the rights to substantial amounts of money they should be making from the production of oil. -
Dickinson man alleges BP fired him for filing worker's comp
GALVESTON - Claiming BP Products North America Inc. terminated him because he filed for workers' compensation for his back injury, Dickinson local Norman G. Trainer Jr. pursues legal action. -
Worker's suit alleges BP fired him because he refused to discriminate against others
HOUSTON - Claiming BP fired him because he refused to racially discriminate against non-white employees, Tommy Danysh has filed a lawsuit. -
Suit claims Louisiana seaman injured back because of 'rushed' job
GALVESTON - After he allegedly hurt his back while working aboard a vessel belonging to BP, Louisiana resident Anthony Christian has filed a lawsuit. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
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Knee injury causes man to sue BP
GALVESTON - After he was reportedly injured while working at BP's Texas City facilities, Juan Ibarra pursues legal action. -
May trial set in suit alleging attorney submitted BP oil spill claim without consent
A May trial has been set in a lawsuit alleging an attorney submitted a BP oil spill claim without the consent of his client. -
Petition seeks man’s chemical exposure history
David Landry III has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of David Landry Jr., who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. -
Man alleges asbestos exposure caused father's illness, death
GALVESTON - Alleging that an illness reportedly attributed to asbestos exposure killed his father, Jerry Mapp has filed a lawsuit. -
'Test' trial date scheduled for BP toxic release suit
GALVESTON - A local state district judge has set the date for what is billed as the "first" test trial in litigation arising from the BP emissions event two years ago.
