ELR Citation: 44 ELR 20200
No(s). MDL 2179 (E.D. La. Sep 4, 2014) (Barbier, J.)

A district court issued its findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding phase one of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill trial, holding various companies liable for the spill. In the 150+-page opinion, the court determined that BP Exploration & Production, Inc., is subject to enhanced civil pe...