BP and Halliburton face bigger claims
BP and Halliburton are at greater risk of a substantial pay-out over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill after a US investigation claimed they knew cement used to seal the well was probably unstable, legal experts said on Friday.
One high-profile lawyer for individuals suing BP proclaimed the evidence a “game-changer”, while independent observers said it raised the chances of a gross negligence finding against the companies that could trigger penalties and court awards running into billions of dollars.