Five years after the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion, courts are still parsing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and its aftermath in order to determine fault, award damages and set environmental fines. This is a look at seven legal settlements and court cases related to the spill -- resolved, ongoing and yet-to-come -- that will leave a mark on history.
7 Ways The Bp Oil Spill Will Leave Its Mark On Law
Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mon, 04/20/2015 - 9:21am
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