On April 20, 2010 a catastrophic explosion on the Deepwater Horizon killed 11 workers. Then, three days later, the beginning of the worst oil spill in history began seeping its way across the Gulf Coast. NBC33 News continues to monitor the process of recovery, which is anticipated to continue for years to come.

BP Oil Spill

Civil suits against BP have been delayed

By Andrew Capasso
People filing civil suits against BP will have to wait longer to go to court. A U.S judge decided the civil trial will start in January of 2013. The trial was supposed to start in November of this year.
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Gulf seafood cause for safety concern?

By Karen Mire
Marylee Orr, Executive Director with the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) joined the NBC33 set for taping of "Baton Rouge Lagniappe." Her organization notes that there are some serious concerns coming from the G

BP settlement gains preliminary approval

By NBC NEWS
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a class-action settlement agreement involving billions of dollars in damages arising from the 2010 oil spill.
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Judge grants preliminary approval in BP settlement

By Kris Cusanza
NBC33 Crisis on the Coast update: A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to B.P. class-action settlement agreement involving billions of dollars in damages.

Justice Department makes first arrest in Crisis on the Coast investigation

By NBC NEWS
More than two years after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Justice Department has made their first arrest. Kurt Mix of Katy, Texas was arrested on Obstruction of Justice charges.
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Shrimpers do not want judge to accept BP settlement

By NBC NEWS
Shrimpers on the Gulf Coast are asking a federal judge not to approve 2 billion dollar settlement from BP for that 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Oil industry continues to study prevention methods

By Andrew Capasso
The oil industry has learned a lot in the last two years, and oil experts says it'll go a long way to making sure we don't see another Crisis on the Coast.
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Recovery not over for Plaquemines Parish but moving forward with progress

By Andrew Capasso
There's still plenty of oil to cleanup in Plaquemines Parish on this two year anniversary of the Crisis on the Coast. But Parish President Billy Nungesser says his parish, and the rest of the Louisiana coastline is bouncing back.

Studies show sickness among fish near BP oil spill site

By Andrew Capasso
Tomorrow marks the two year anniversary of the Crisis on the Coast. Tonight, research into that disaster is showing a large number of fish near the site of the explosion are sick.
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Continued recovery effort, ongoing legal battles loom as two year anniversary approaches

By Andrew Capasso
Two days before the two year anniversary of the Crisis on the Coast, BP oil spill, both sides in the federal lawsuit have approached the judge with a possible settlement. That settlement is said to be worth nearly $8 billion.
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Gulf Coast recovery continues two years later; BP says ‘we’re still here’

By NBC NEWS
With the BP oil spill anniversary coming up this week, the oil giant is trying to re-assure the Gulf Coast it is not forgotten. The company's chief operating officer participated in a fly over of the coast line yesterday

Lafayette attorney to take over as Claims Administrator of BP settlement program

By Andrew Capasso
A federal judge has appointed Lafayette attorney to relieve Ken Feinberg. Patrick Juneau will be the new Claims Administrator of the oil spill settlement program.

BP settles Gulf oil spill lawsuit out of court

By Rhett Guillot
With the two year anniversary of the Crisis on the Coast next month, BP has settled their lawsuit out of court.

Nungesser on BP trial: A long trial won't benefit anybody

By WDSU
 Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser served as one of the biggest advocates for the Gulf during the oil spill, and he continues to fight for the region now.

Former BP employee from Covington files whistleblower lawsuit

By Andrew Capasso
A former BP employee has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the oil giant. August Walker of Covington says he was fired last month by BP after complaining.