BP sued by Halliburton over Gulf oil disaster

[Rhiannon12866]

US energy services giant Halliburton is suing BP for defamation and negligent misrepresentation over the disastrous 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Halliburton claims BP gave inaccurate information to the US company before it did work lining the well with cement.

An official inquiry found that faulty cementing contributed to the disaster, which killed 11 oil rig workers.

BP said it was aware of the lawsuit and, should it come to court, they would "vigorously contest the claims".

The amount of damages Halliburton is seeking has not been disclosed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14767446

[chollybocker]

1. Ah, billable hours. Like payroll without paperwork.

Let's see how this new batch survives in a Rupert-less world. :)

[aquart]

2. How do you "defame" the infamous?

This case is pure enjoyment.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I had to read this more than once when I first saw it.

It doesn't get crazier than this... :crazy:

[qb]

4. I don't mind when they eat their own.

:popcorn:

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Food fight!!!!!

In a manner of speaking.
:bounce: :bounce:

[Dennis Donovan]

6. Kick - satan sues hitler..

;-)

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Apt analogy...

x( :crazy: :hi:

[HappyMe]

8. lol!

There you have it.