BP offers one-time payouts to stem Gulf oil spill lawsuits
Lump-sum compensation offered in return for waiving the right to sue, but uncertainty remains for those indirectly affected.
“Mr. Jones? The lawyer will screw you now.”
“Mr. Jones? The lawyer will screw you now.”
I’d take the money–even if you win a lawsuit it will take years to get anything and they will probably appeal it down anyway.
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That’s what BP is hoping for, but the problem for the victims is not knowing to what extent the damages will eventually become. I think they’ll probably get screwed either way.
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Yep, screwed either way.
I love the cartoon!
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Hahahahaha! As the wife of a recovering lawyer, I heartily appreciate that.
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As the ex-wife of a lawyer, I do too!
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