Supreme Court Declines BP Attempt to Nix Gulf Oil Disaster Settlement
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Supreme Court Declines BP Attempt to Nix Gulf Oil Disaster Settlement

ByKyle W. Bell

Despite BP’s public relations blitz and high-priced team of lawyers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected the oil giant’s challenge to a settlement of billions of dollars for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion oil spill. The challenge was just the latest attempt by the company to avoid paying those impacted by the disaster. Agreed…

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NFL Settles $765M Concussion Lawsuit with Retired Players

ByKyle W. Bell

A federal judge today approved a $765 million class action lawsuit settlement between the NFL and retired players. The settlement agreement will help pay for medical care for players who suffered concussions during their time in the NFL. Some 4,500 players took part in the lawsuit. Several high-profile players took part in the class action…