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BP P.L.C.
April 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (Federal Civil Lawsuit)
Date: 12/15/2010 (Date of Filing)
Misconduct Type: Environment
Enforcement Agency: Multiple Agencies
Contracting Party: None
Court Type: Civil
Amount: $0
Disposition: Pending
Synopsis: The federal government filed a civil lawsuit against BP and other companies for the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The lawsuit alleges violations of federal safety and operational regulations and seeks damages under the Oil Pollution Act and the Clean Water Act. The lawsuit names BP Exploration & Production Inc., rig owner Transocean and other companies involved in the drilling project.
