Politics & Government

Pinellas County Sues BP Oil

The city of Dunedin already has filed an $8.8 million lawsuit against the oil giant over the 2010 Deepwater oil spill.

Pinellas County has filed a lawsuit against BP Oil for economic losses due to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

It joins other municipalities, including the city of Dunedin, in claiming economic suffering because of the uncapped well and ongoing oil spill, which kept tourists away from Gulf beaches.

In its lawsuit, Dunedin pointed to losses in revenue from two natural tourism destinations: Caladesi and Honeymoon Island state parks.

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The Pinellas County suit does not seek a specific amount in damages. But it alleges "negligence and willful misconduct" on the part of BP, according to the Times article.

Similar lawsuits have been filed by Clearwater, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.

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Many beach towns filed claims against BP for lost tax revenue and other costs associated with the spill.

More coverage

  • Dunedin Hires Law Firm to Investigate Possible BP Oil Spill Claim
  • Dunedin Claims $8.8 Million in BP Oil Spill Losses

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