BP Complaints

Senator Robert Menendez questions the executives from BP, Halliburton and Transocean about the recent tragic oil spill in the Gulf in the committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Transocean Says Underwriters Pushed to Limit Liability
Transocean, the company that owns the sunken Deepwater Horizon oil rig, filed a motion in federal court two weeks ago seeking to limit its courtroom losses to .7 million. In written testimony submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, a Transocean lawyer said today that underwriters forced the company’s hand. “Our underwriters instructed us to file such an action, and failure to do so could …
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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-25 18:49 Transocean insurer sues to block BP oil spill claim
HOUSTON, May 25 (Reuters) – Insurer Lloyd’s of London has asked a U.S. court to block a claim filed by oil major BP seeking damages against driller Transocean, which drilled the well which is currently gushing
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Transocean Stops India Well on Safety Concern After BP Spill
May 26 (Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd. , the operator of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded last month and triggered a leak at a BP Plc well in the Gulf of Mexico, suspended drilling at a site in India because of safety concerns.
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Transocean Argues To Delay Oil Spill Depositions
The Company That Owns The Sunken Deepwater Horizon Rig Is Arguing Plaintiffs Should Not Begin Collecting Evidence And Testimony On The Gulf Oil Spill Until November, The Deadline…
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Legal bickering begins in Transocean liability case
HOUSTON – Dozens of lawyers gathered in a federal courtroom Tuesday as the owner of the doomed Deepwater Horizon rig asked a judge to limit its liability. Houston-based Transocean claims it is responsible for just .7 million, citing an 1851 law that states the owner of a sunken vessel is liable only for the vessel’s value after an accident. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison heard arguments …
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www.transocean-rig-explosion.com BP CEO Tony Hayward says the Deepwater Horizon explosion was the fault of Transocean. By saying this, he is blaming all of the Transocean employees on the rig, from the rig manager all the way down to the roustabouts. Transocean employees who wish to protect their legal rights against BP’s accusations, and who want their voices to be heard rather than swept under the rug by BP, should consider hiring a qualified maritime law firm. Houston, Texas maritime law firm Vujasinovic & Beckcom is nationally recognized and has handled hundreds of offshore injury cases. The firm has never lost a maritime case or a limitation of liability proceeding. Call for a free review of your Deepwater Horizon injury or death claim (877) 724-7800.

Recent Updates for Deepwater Horizon Response

On May 12, 2010, Congressman Doyle castigated BP, Transocean, and Halliburton at a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing for their failure to prevent or to halt the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico three weeks ago. He criticized the three for their unwillingness to take responsibility for the spill, and he called on these very profitable companies to dedicate more resources to developing and deploying safer technology and better approaches for addressing future such events.

Al Jazeera: BP Oil Spill Explained in Graphics www.youtube.com
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Remembering 11 lost Transocean workers. Our prayers are with the families. Toolpusher- Jayson Anderson Driller- Dewey Revette Asst. Driller- Donald Clark Asst. Driller- Stephen Curtis Crane Operator-Dale Burkeen Derrickhand- Roy Kemp Floorhand- Karl Kleppinger Floorhand – Shane Roshto Floorhand- Adam Weise MI Swaco-Gordon Jones MI Swaco-Blair Manuel Rest In Peace Brothers
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