BP settlement of $7.8 billion with businesses and individuals

摘要

BP has struck a $7.8 billion settlement with businesses and individuals over the Deepwater Horizon disaster. But the company has warned this may not pave the way for a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice.Brian Giivary, BP's chief financial officer, said that the company was "prepared to settle with others on terms that are reasonable, but eauallv we're oreoared to ao to court."