Boca Ciega Hotel, Inc. v. Bouchard Transp. Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20956
No(s). s. 94-2294, -2398 (11th Cir. Apr 17, 1995)

The court holds that Oil Pollution Act (OPA) §1013's claims presentation procedure creates a mandatory condition precedent barring all claims unless and until a claimant has presented its claims in accordance with that section. Appellants brought suit against companies responsible for an oil spill ...