2010 BP oil spill workers exposed to crude oil and Corexit, receive insufficient medical claims settlement for lasting health effects.
400-character summary: After the 2010 BP oil spill, thousands of workers were exposed to crude oil and chemical dispersant Corexit while cleaning up the devastation. BP agreed to a medical claims settlement for these sickened workers, which initially was praised for its fairness. However, the effort has been criticized as falling far short of expectations, with many workers receiving little or no payment for lasting health effects.
April 18, 2024
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