JOINT STATEMENT BY BP and PSC REGARDING MDL2179

RNS Number : 1347Y

BP PLC

26 February 2012

 



press release

26 February, 2012

JOINT STATEMENT BY BP AND THE PLAINTIFFS' STEERING COMMITTEE REGARDING MDL 2179

New Orleans, USA - BP and the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) confirmed that the U.S. District Court has today adjourned the start of the Deepwater Horizon Multi-District Litigation 2179 civil trial by one week, until Monday, March 5th. This adjournment is intended to allow BP and the PSC more time to continue settlement discussions and attempt to reach an agreement.

BP and the PSC are working to reach agreement to fairly compensate people and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon accident and oil spill.

There can be no assurance that these discussions will lead to a settlement agreement. A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

Further enquiries:

For BP:

Name: BP press office

Email: [e-mail]

For the PSC:

Name: David Falkenstein, Sunshine Sachs

Email: [e-mail]

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