Energy supplier BP has now emptied nearly two gallons of Corexit into the infected area of sea in order to attempt to disperse the oil that was released in the rig explosion earlier this year. The chemical experiment has been criticised by scientists due to the lack of studies into the long term effects of it and the lack of knowledge on the effects it has on humans and animals.
The interest surrounding from this could create a whole new wave of claims against BP who are already facing more than 300 claims for various breaches surrounding the original oil spill.
The lawsuit has been filed in Alabama and is against both BP and the maker of the chemical Nalco. People are even insisting that the chemical id four times more toxic than crude oil.
The compensation being pursued is due to cover the negligence committed, medical fees incurred and any trespass fees required. The people claiming have now argued that the chemical was put into the sea in order to cover up the public reaction and financial burden of the financial implications.
Worryingly scientists have now confirmed that the substance is likely to have entered the food chain after conducting tests on crabs. Little scientific knowledge is available on the chemical when it is used to this scale.
A safety guidance sheet made by defendant Nalco has concluded that Corexit has a low human hazard risk but also suggests that no toxicity studies have been carried out on the substance. The document also suggests that ingestion may result in nausea and vomiting.
The chemical failed to pass safety checks conducted in the UK and was also banned from being used on oil spills in 1998.
The case currently being filed against BP is being conducted by the same firm who handled the Alaskan oil spill which had a worth of $2.5 billion when it was settled.
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