Q: How would someone get basic information (i.e. claimant name and payout amount) from the BP Oil Spill settlements?

Know that 2019 US Courts ruled that the information can now be viewed by the public.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: The US EPA has a link - "Case and Settlement Information" on their site - https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/deepwater-horizon-bp-gulf-mexico-oil-spill

They provide information on earlier settlements. You could check if they have updates or if they could direct you to resources with information on more recent rulings. Good luck

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