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BP Gross Negligence Ruling a Warning to Big Oil and Partners

A U.S. judge’s watershed ruling means the final cost to BP Plc for the 2010 Gulf oil spill may eclipse $50 billion, wiping out years of profits and highlighting the risks of drilling as the industry pushes into more dangerous …

Jury Sides With Costner in BP Spill Lawsuit

Kevin Costner said his reputation was at stake as he defended himself against accusations that he cheated fellow actor Stephen Baldwin out of millions of dollars in a lucrative BP contract for oil-cleaning machines after the 2010 spill. Baldwin and …

Florida Hotel Sues BP Over Oil Spill Claim

A landmark Tampa Bay area hotel claims BP has failed to pay an oil-spill claim of more than $5 million. The Don Cesar Resort Hotel on St. Pete Beach filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration and Production Tuesday in Houston, …