Hayward promises to reduce delays amid complaints by businesses
GRAND ISLE, La. - The Obama administration said Thursday that BP has agreed to expedite the payment of claims to businesses and individuals whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Fishermen, property owners and businesspeople have complained that delays and skimpy payments from BP for damage claims have put them on the verge of financial ruin as the toll of the Gulf of Mexico disaster grows.
Tracy Wareing of the National Incident Command office, told reporters in Washington that the understanding on payment of claims came in a meeting Wednesday with BP executives, including CEO Tony Hayward.
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If BP is paying for everything how come the price of crabs and shrimp have gone up so much?
ReplyDeleteWhy cant they pay the difference ?
Looks like someone is trying to use this to make more money than they would normally.
The businesses of that area are being paid by BP.
This is just more good ole american greed.
Take advantage of even a disaster , aint that american.
anonymous 12:29, I'm sorry but you're an Idiot.
ReplyDeleteMr: Albero Please look at the truth.
ReplyDeleteAnd your right i am an idiot because i would not take advantage of a situation like these people are doing just to raise my profits.
ok, the oil spill is what 40-50 days old?
ReplyDeleteif bp has paid anything they are way ahead of how long it would take the goverment.
and really how can any company be on the verge of financial ruin that quickly? they must have been close prior.
yes im a heartless monster
but bp should have 30 days to verify the claim.