British Petroleum Sues U.S. Government.

[Avalux]

HOUSTON — BP is suing the U.S. government over a decision to bar the oil giant from getting new federal contracts to supply fuel and other services after the company pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other criminal charges related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
The Houston Chronicle reports BP filed the lawsuit Monday in Houston federal court.

BP says it is seeking an injunction that would lift an order by the Environmental Protection Agency that suspends the company from such contracts.

The newspaper reports an EPA spokesman declined to comment on BP's court action, referring questions to the Justice Department, which also declined to comment.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52740263/ns/us_news-environment/#.UgmqTtI3vSg

Unbelievable.

[usGovOwesUs3Trillion]

1. They'll probably win too

or the gov will settle... it's cheaper that way, doncha know?

[alp227]

2. K&R - just heard this story on BBC hourly news somehow. More links too

Houston Chronicle: BP sues US government over suspension from new federal contracts

BBC: BP sues US government over federal contracts ban

[Pretzel_Warrior]

3. Hey, British Petroleum. FUCK YOU! also, all your base are belong to us

we will dismantle every aspect of your corporate empire when the lawsuits for your fucktastrophe in the gulf continue to pour in.

You are fucked, you limey twats.

[Avalux]

4. I hope you're right, but I think the gov will cave. n/t