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Permalink Reply by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on September 17, 2016 at 8:24

I'll look forward to comments on the accuracy...

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on September 17, 2016 at 11:50

It will be many years before an accurate judgement can be made regarding the court approved damage payments versus the environmental damage.  Energy companies that cut corners and endanger workers have no moral standing to complain about litigation and court rulings. 

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on September 17, 2016 at 15:20

Got some proof?  Post it.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on September 17, 2016 at 15:50

I could see a commercial fisherman receiving a six figure damage settlement but not a recreational fisherman.  Without some proof you're right, its not worth discussing. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on September 19, 2016 at 10:22

Skip and Jay, It may have been a fishing guide. BP went out of their way to make those guys happy.

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Permalink Reply by Lerret on October 10, 2016 at 2:51

Some folks did not get any compensation because they couldn't prove they ever made a dime.  Seems the good folks hadn't paid taxes in decades...cash business. .... So I am supposed to feel sorry for them?  That's a tough call...not.

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