Clean Water Act

US judge upholds BP 'gross negligence' Gulf spill ruling

The decision by US District Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans means BP could still face close to $18 billion of penalties for violating the federal Clean Water Act.

Nov 14, 2014, 08:56 AM IST

US court reaffirms BP is liable in Gulf oil spill

A federal appeals court panel has reaffirmed its ruling that BP is liable for federal Clean Water Act damages stemming from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the latest loss for the oil giant as it fights court decisions that could ultimately bring USD 18 billion in penalties.

Nov 07, 2014, 05:16 AM IST