BP America Chairman and President Lamar McKay testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee May 17, 2010 in Washington, DC.
(Win McNamee/Getty)
To date, at least 88 lawsuits have been filed seeking compensation from the April 21st oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The rig explosion killed 11 oil workers and the subsequent oil gusher poses a serious threat to the economy and ecology of the entire coastal region.
Lawyer Robert McKee joins us to discuss the motivations behind the lawsuit he and his clients are preparing against oil giant BP. Robert believes that suits like his can lead to more lasting deterrents against future off-shore oil disasters than government regulation alone.
On the other side of the argument, we’re joined by Michael Economides, Editor-in-Chief of Energy Tribune. Michael consults for oil companies in over 70 countries and says that America's litigation-happy public might not have the best reaction to this particular catastrophe.
Star Trek: Past, Present and Future
The IRS Scandal: Who Gets Tax-Exempt Status?, Depression's Lessons, 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'
From 'Spinal Tap' to 'Family Tree,' the Wild Worlds of Christopher Guest
Senator Gillibrand on Sexual Assault in the Military, Implementing the Affordable Care Act, Responses: Your Most Difficult Boss
'David's Inferno': Depression's Lessons
The show is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International, in collaboration with New York Times Radio and WGBH Boston.
Major funding provided by:
Comments [1]
Who to blame is not relevant. Since the people will be stuck with the bills through higher prices, does it really matter who is culpable? People always pay.
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.