Billions Of Dollars At Stake In BP Oil Spill Trial

by Jeff Brady, NPR

The first phase of the trial for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is scheduled to begin on Feb. 27. Billions of dollars are at stake for BP, the other companies involved, and the states, companies and individuals harmed by the disaster. Negotiations between all parties are continuing and some observers believe the case could be settled before opening arguments even begin.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 16, 2012