Politics & Government
Pinellas County Sues BP Oil
Clearwater already has filed a lawsuit over the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.
Pinellas County is suing BP Oil for economic losses in tourism related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The city of Clearwater already is seeking damages from BP Oil and its contractor, Halliburton. In making its claim, Clearwater described tourism as the "primary economic driver for the city," according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The Pinellas County suit does not seek a specific amount in damages. But it alleges "negligence and willful misconduct" on the part of BP, according to the Times article.
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Other Tampa Bay municipalities to file suit against BP over economic damages include Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Tampa and Hillsborough County.
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