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Louisiana Receives Deepwater Horizon Settlement Funds and Resolves Coastal Lawsuits

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Louisiana agreed to a lump-sum payment for the remainder of the Deepwater Horizon disaster settlement, which resolves remaining lawsuits brought by parishes against the company for related coastal damages. The state will receive a single $350 million payout, with payments scheduled over the next seven years.

From kalb.com, tradearabia.com

Why it matters

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The agreement provides the state with access to funds related to the 2010 offshore oil rig explosion. Officials noted that resolving these legacy issues helps clean up the litigation environment for the oil and gas industry in Louisiana.

From kalb.com, tradearabia.com

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  • LouisianaState receiving the settlement funds and resolving legal matters
  • Jeff LandryGovernor of Louisiana who signed the agreement
  • Liz MurrillState Attorney General who signed the agreement

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  • LouisianaSpeculative

    Louisiana might see its financial liabilities reduced and could receive state funding from the settlement

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