Environmental Harm Lawsuits - Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Louisiana Law Firm of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault Files Multiple Class Action Lawsuits On Behalf of Shrimpers, Fishermen, Resort/Condo Owners, Seafood Sellers, Recreational Activity Vendors, Residents, Maritime Workers and Stockholders Harmed by Massive Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

NBA Law Firm has been involved in many national class action lawsuits and has the experience and understanding to protect your legal interests. Call 1-800-256-1050 immediately or use our online contact form.

The April 20 fire and explosion on the oil rig Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico has turned into a tragedy of untold proportions for the Gulf Coast.

The Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased to BP PLC, was drilling 50 miles southeast of Venice, La., in 5,000 feet of water when the rig exploded. The burning rig eventually collapsed and sank.

The accident exacted a steep human toll—11 oil rig workers are presumed dead, and 17 other maritime workers were injured, some critically.

An environmental tragedy unfolded shortly after the accident, when 210,000 gallons of oil per day began leaking into the Gulf from the drill site. The oil has drifted across open waters and is polluting the Gulf Coast’s shores, beaches, rivers, wetlands and fishing grounds.

This growing environmental disaster could prove devastating to the livelihoods of those on the Gulf Coast. To protect the legal rights of those workers, businesses and others harmed by the oil spill,  Attorney Richard J. Arsenault, founding partner of Louisiana’s Neblett, Beard & Arsenault, has joined with other lawyers and filed multiple class action lawsuits.

"Just as the Gulf Coast was rebounding from the devastating effects of Katrina, we now face one of the most serious environmental disasters of our time. Sadly, millions of gallons of oil continue to flow into the Gulf of Mexico," said Attorney Richard J. Arsenault. "If the estimate of 5,000 barrels per day is accurate, this environmental catastrophe could eclipse that of the Exxon Valdez.

Neblett,  Beard & Arsenault Files Class Action Lawsuits Against BP

Defendants named in the suits include: BP PLC;  Transocean, Ltd.; Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.; and Cameron International Corporation.

List of Lawsuits NBA Has Filed Due to BP Oil Leak 

• The first lawsuit, which can be viewed here, alleges those who live or work in, or derive income from the “Coastal Zone,” have already sustained and will continue to sustain significant losses and damages as a result of millions of gallons of oil damaging the Gulf’s marine and coastal ecosystems, estuaries and fragile wetlands.
  
  
• A second lawsuit was filed in Louisiana on behalf of rental property owners who allege they have been harmed by vacation cancellations in the wake of the oil spill. The complaint can be viewed here.
  
  
• NBA Law Firm has also filed a federal lawsuit in Florida’s Northern District on behalf of seafood companies, property managers, charter boat owners and an aquatics and dive center. That lawsuit can be viewed here.
  
  
• A fourth lawsuit in Alabama has been filed in federal court on behalf of property owners as well as seafood companies and fishermen. The Alabama lawsuit can be viewed here.
  
  
• A fifth lawsuit, this one filed in Louisiana, was brought on behalf of commercial shrimpers and deckhands who earn their livelihoods in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Gulf’s “coastal zone.”  That lawsuit can be viewed here.
  
  
• A sixth lawsuit, filed in Florida, on behalf of Key West Tiki Charters, can be viewed here.
  
  
• An additional lawsuit was filed against BP, PLC; BP America, Inc.; Anthony Hayward; Andy Inglis; Carl-Henric Svanberg and H. Lamar McKay in the Western District of Louisiana. The suit was filed on behalf of purchasers of the publicly traded American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of BP from March 4,  2009 to June 1, 2010.  The suit alleges that BP made false and misleading statements and material omissions concerning their safety protocols, operations and safety record and convinced investors that BP would be able to generate tremendous growth with minimal risk.  In the weeks and months that followed, BP’s share price dropped over 30% causing a market capitalization loss to BP shareholders of over $56 billion.  The lawsuit can be viewed here.
  
  
• A similar lawsuit was filed in Southern District of New York against rig owner Transocean.  Find the lawsuit here.
  
  
• Another Lawsuit filed on behalf of rental property owner in St. John Parish, Louisiana. See the lawsuit here.
  
  
• Lawsuit filed on behalf of Mississippi fishermen who suffered damages due to the oil spill. See the lawsuit here.

Neblett,  Beard & Arsenault: Lawyers Experienced in Maritime Law, Class Action Litigation

Neblett, Beard & Arsenault has successfully represented maritime and oil rig workers and their families in maritime personal injury and wrongful death claims involving offshore drilling rigs, semi-submersible rigs, crew boats, supply boats, barges, diving accidents and helicopter crashes for more than 25 years.

We have also handled many national class action cases and have the experience and qualifications to represent your interests for any harm caused by this oil spill.

Please contact Neblett, Beard & Arsenault for information on joining the class action. Call 1-800-256-1050 or use our online contact form.