BP civil settlement remains elusive as trial date nears

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

In this May 5, 2010, file photo, a shrimp boat is used to collect oil with booms in the waters of Chandeleur Sound, La. The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states most affected by a massive 2010 oil spill have all indicated they would like to reach a settlement on civil claims agains...

NEW ORLEANS—The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states affected by a massive oil spill nearly three years ago have indicated they would like to settle their environmental and economic claims with BP PLC ahead of a trial scheduled to start next week.

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Published: 02/21/2013