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August 13, 2010

Alabama AG Sues BP and Other Firms over Spill
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Alabama’s Attorney General has filed two lawsuits accusing BP and other
companies of neglecting their responsibility for the Gulf Coast oil
disaster. The separate lawsuits allege that BP, as well as other firms
including Transocean and Halliburton, have damaged Alabama’s economy and
environment through "negligent or wanton failure to adhere to recognized
industry standards." The suits seek unspecified economic and punitive
damages. Over 300 federal lawsuits have been filed in twelve states
against BP and the other main companies involved in the disaster.



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