Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20,
IN RE: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010
Overview
The Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, is a federal multidistrict litigation consolidated in the LAE before Carl J. Barbier (U.S. District Judge). This MDL involves claims related to environmental issues.
As of 2026-05-01, there are 1 pending actions out of 6,158 total actions filed, representing a 100% resolution rate.
Who May Qualify
Eligibility for this MDL typically depends on factors such as:
- Documented exposure to or use of the product/device in question
- Medical diagnosis of related injuries or conditions
- Claim filed within the applicable statute of limitations
Key Information
Assigned Judge
Carl J. Barbier (U.S. District Judge)
District Court
LAE
MDL Number
MDL-2179
Category
Environmental
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