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Crude Justice Reports
One Year Afer the Gulf Oil Spill: Is Justice Being Served?
One year ago, on April, 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig leased and operated by BP exploded, killing 11 people, injuring 17 others, and precipitating the largest environmental disaster in our nation’s history. For the next three months, the ruptured well spewed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico – the worst accidental oil spill ever recorded. Oil did not stop flowing until July 15, 2010 when a temporary cap was affixed, and the BP well was not “killed” until September 19, 2010. Meanwhile, the public watched in horror as the enormous magnitude of the tragedy slowly unfolded. Government scientists estimate that over 200 million gallons of oil were released – almost 20 times the amount of oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez tanker. Approximately 1.84 million gallons of dispersants were also dumped into the Gulf to help break up the oil, with their effects on human health and marine life largely unknown. Read More »
GCCF Methodology: AFJ Feedback
Alliance for Justice, a national association of more than 100 organizations, is pleased to submit this feedback on the Gulf Coast Claims Facility’s (“GCCF”) draft methodology. For more than 30 years we have been leaders in advancing justice and democracy. We represent a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, and senior citizens’ groups, all of whom care deeply about protecting Americans’ access to justice. Following the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, we have been monitoring the legal efforts to promote fairness in the Gulf and advocating for a number of reforms to protect victims’ access to justice. Read More »
Crude Justice: Judge Barbier's decision
Crude Justice: Judge Barbier's decision Read More »
Crude Justice: Law School Discussion Guide
Crude Justice: Law School Discussion Guide Read More »
Factual Background and Legal Overview
Factual Background and Legal Overview Read More »
Analysis of Liability for Economic Loss Under OPA bv Harvard Law Prof. John Goldberg
Crude Justice: Analysis of Liability for Economic Loss Under OPA bv Harvard Law Prof. John Goldberg Read More »
GCCF Protocol for Interim and Final Claims
GCCF Protocol for Interim and Final Claims Read More »
Crude Justice: Industry Ties & Recusal
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 workers, gushing an unprecedented amount of crude oil into the Gulf, and precipitating what has evolved into a disaster for our environment. The Deepwater Horizon disaster has raised concerns about the independence of the judiciary, and has impeded some judges from being able to hear cases altogether. For instance, in the Eastern District of Louisiana, seven out of twelve judges recently took themselves out of the running to hear cases related to the Gulf Oil Spill due to their financial investments and potential conflicts of interest. Read More »
Suggested Further Reading
Crude Justice: Suggested Further Reading Read More »
