The Justice Department in September also accused BP of gross negligence and a "culture of corporate recklessness" in a federal court filing, which expanded the company's liability. A major civil trial is set to take place in New Orleans in February.
Judge OKs BP class-action settlement
Settlement estimated at $7.8 billion
Published On: Dec 22 2012 08:44:54 AM EST
Updated On: Dec 23 2012 01:30:20 AM EST
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