Historical Comparisons and Criminal Liability
• The Exxon Valdez spill - similarities & lessons learned
-The Court’s rulings in In re the Exxon Valdez:
What precedents were established concerning class
certification, punitive damages, economic losses and the application of maritime law
-“Stigma” damages to property in In re the Exxon
Valdez - what to expect for this spill
-The trial in In re the Exxon Valdez and its relation to the Gulf spill
• Criminal liability
-The kinds of criminal and civil charges that can be brought against which parties
-The relationship between state & federal prosecutions
-Potential remedies and sanctions
-What this means for your client
• Negotiating global settlements involving multiple governmental client agencies, states and various interest groups
Christopher Kende, Esq. Cozen O'Connor, NY