Surviving rig workers were held captive for 2 days in the sea by BP attorneys

[crgarcia]

They were clearly told they wont be returned with their families unless they sign an statement so they won't sue.

In the grilling, BP CEO was asked if this is a proper way to treat employees.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread570365/pg1

 

[crgarcia]

I am no attorney, but I think this is kidnapping or enslavery...

... in the USA

 

[nazzdack]

Quote from crgarcia:
You're not an attorney, but I think.........

.....if you were in legal trouble, you would want those guys on your side.

 

[crgarcia]

Quote from nazzdack:

.....if you were in legal trouble, you would want those guys on your side.

To get countersued and make it worse?

 

[hippie]

Quote from crgarcia:

They were clearly told they wont be returned with their families unless they sign an statement so they won't sue.

In the grilling, BP CEO was asked if this is a proper way to treat employees.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread570365/pg1

Wow! BP kept survivors hostage? Not allowing them to speak to their families or leave the ship until they signed?

This is criminal ( not just a civil offense). The attorneys may be liable too! They should know better.

 

[kxvid]

Quote from hippie:

Wow! BP kept survivors hostage? Not allowing them to speak to their families or leave the ship until they signed?

This is criminal ( not just a civil offense). The attorneys may be liable too! They should know better.

There's opportunity for all kinds of torts here. The problem is its too much of a good thing for lawyers. The proceedings will take forever and if they succeed the judgments may very well never be recovered due to bankruptcy. BP has near infinite liability (>1 Trillion) under federal oil spill law. Suing their attorneys is a good idea though.