These FAQs provide preliminary general information regarding the Agreement-in-Principle reached on March 2, 2012 between the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and BP. It is important to keep in mind that: The Parries to the Agreement-in-Principle are attempting to complete a final Settlement Agreement to be submitted to the Court by April…
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Plaintiffs Reach Settlements with BP
On Friday, March 2, 2012, the Plaintiffs Steering Committee was able to negotiate a settlement of claims with BP prior to the much anticipated trial set to begin on March 5, 2012. Two separate settlements were negotiated, which will provide much needed relief to plaintiffs who suffered economic losses, as…
Temple Inland Paper Mill Spill January Status Update
The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (“PSC”) appointed by Judge Lance Africk of the United States District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana has been engaged in adversarial discovery process. Although Temple Inland (“TIN”) has begun to comply, many more samples and tests will be required to know the scope of the loss of…
Temple Inland Paper Mill Spill Case Advances
Thornhill Law Firm filed the Evans class action, which has been established by federal Judge Africk as the lead action against TIN, Inc. d/b/a Temple Inland (“TIN”). All other cases with similar issues and damages are consolidated under the Evans class action in order to efficiently and most accurately work…
Court Order Regarding Preservation of Evidence in the Temple Inland, Pearl River Spill
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Black Liquor Fish Kill in the Pearl River – A Documentary Film by Dana Holyfield – Evans
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Temple Inland Discharge Plan Approved by the Louisiana DEQ
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Bogalusa Paper Mill Must Face Penalties
Hundreds of local residence, fishermen, and workers have embarked on cleaning up the mounds of putrid rotting fish resulting from the discharge of the “black liquor” chemical by-product from the Temple Inland paper mill. Around 450 people in 165 boats deploy early in the morning while St. Tammany Sheriff’s deputies…
LMRK Investigates Massive Fish Kill in Pearl River Basin
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Class Action Petition for Permanent Injunctive Relief and Class Damages Common to All Similary Situated Claimants
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