British Petroleum, Control the Information, Disenfranchised, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

What denial looks like…a request for help with the GCCF

Hey all… A simple request for help: Yesterday, I received a message from a person in Louisiana regarding a claim with Ken Feinberg’s GCCF, which shows just a photograph of the frustration thousands are having with their oil spill claims. The person who wrote this letter states several different business owners with quick pay claims have received similar correspondence from the GCCF as shown below. … Continue reading What denial looks like…a request for help with the GCCF

Drake ToulouseJanuary 5, 2011January 5, 201129 Comments

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Class War, Disenfranchised, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

The Taxman Cometh…

Stories abound across the Gulf Coast of people with legitimate claims who have been denied by Feinberg and the GCCF, but what of those who have been approved, who have received checks? Many have been given paltry sums, pennies on the dollar that didn’t come close to making up for their damages or lost earnings as a result of the BP oil spill, and for … Continue reading The Taxman Cometh…

Drake ToulouseJanuary 4, 2011January 4, 2011Leave a comment

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Class War, Gulf Coast, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

A Night at the Opera…

So how was your New Year’s Eve? For Ken Feinberg it was a splendid night at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House where he rubbed shoulders with wealth and celebrity, including Natalie Portman, J Christopher Flowers, Donald Tober and Eric Bogosian. The opera, Verdi’s “La Traviata” was reportedly a tremendous success and enjoyed by all. Meanwhile… Dan Ford, owner of Gulf Coast Tire and Automotive received … Continue reading A Night at the Opera…

Drake ToulouseJanuary 2, 2011January 2, 20113 Comments

British Petroleum, Escrow Account, Ken Feinberg, Uncategorized

Feinberg uses BP money to pay for letter saying he is neutral

Oh man, sometimes this story just writes itself…from the – “are you serious?” file comes this article in the Times Picayune: A spokeswoman for the Gulf Coast Claims Facility told The Associated Press on Thursday that fund czar Ken Feinberg has agreed to pay New York University professor Stephen Gillers for a letter he produced stating that Feinberg is neutral and not subject to BP’s direction or … Continue reading Feinberg uses BP money to pay for letter saying he is neutral

Drake ToulouseDecember 30, 20101 Comment

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Disenfranchised, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

It’s the Transparency, Stupid…

Clearly defined rules. It isn’t that difficult, or at least it shouldn’t be. In any process where a determination is made, where a judgment will be proffered, clearly defined rules not only protect the claimant, they protect the arbitrator. Rules let people know where they stand, what they need to do, what damage they need to show and upon showing said damage, they then have … Continue reading It’s the Transparency, Stupid…

Drake ToulouseDecember 23, 2010December 23, 2010Leave a comment

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USF, Coast Guard and Feinberg…Who You Wanna Believe?

When it comes to long term damage to the Gulf of Mexico from BP’s oil spill, the University of South Florida, the Coast Guard and even Ken Feinberg have offered their expert and not so expert opinions. The University of South Florida, in a recent study found layers of residue up to several centimeters thick in spots that span across several thousand miles of the … Continue reading USF, Coast Guard and Feinberg…Who You Wanna Believe?

Drake ToulouseDecember 21, 2010December 21, 20101 Comment

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

In Denial – BP said “Yes,” GCCF told her “No.”

“The GCCF takes into account evidence of the connection between the asserted loss and the spill, the nature of the claimant’s job or business, and the extent to which the claimant’s job or business is dependent upon injured property or natural resources,” the letter stated. “In weighing these factors, the GCCF has determined that you did not demonstrate that you lost profits or income as … Continue reading In Denial – BP said “Yes,” GCCF told her “No.”

Drake ToulouseDecember 15, 2010December 15, 20102 Comments

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Disenfranchised, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Ken Feinberg, Oil Spill

Next Stop on the Feinberg Exploitation Tour…quick payments, just in time for Christmas

For the 170,000 claimants who’ve already received an emergency payout and are deciding between a final payment or to continue applying for interim payments, Ken Feinberg, arbitrator of the $20 billion dollar BP oil spill fund, has come up with his newest option: the quick payment. This would provide $5000 dollars to individuals and $25,000 dollars to businesses within two weeks, no further documentation needed … Continue reading Next Stop on the Feinberg Exploitation Tour…quick payments, just in time for Christmas

Drake ToulouseDecember 14, 2010December 14, 20101 Comment

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Gulf Coast, Macondo Well, Oil Spill

And now, a word from our sponsors…Flow Rate Version

Sometimes, you need a break… Slipknot – Duality “I push my fingers into my eyes. It’s the only thing that slowly stops the ache.” The hidden subtext? Obviously… BP estimates: 2.5-3.9 millions of barrels spilled, the Feds estimate 4.9 million barrels spilled, Crone and Tolstoy, independent scientists estimate 5.2 million barrels spilled. Who gains, who loses. Who has the moneyed agenda? Have a nice day. Continue reading And now, a word from our sponsors…Flow Rate Version

Drake ToulouseDecember 12, 2010December 12, 2010Leave a comment

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Gulf Coast, Macondo Well, Oil Spill

Bob Dudley…what are we playing for?

British Petroleum’s CEO, Bob Dudley has provided estimates to the business world and more importantly, to its investors that BP’s share of costs associated with the Deepwater Horizon will not exceed $40 billion dollars when all is said and done. Still trying to reassure his company’s investors, Dudley has even indicated that dividend payments will resume again in the new year. Course, there is a … Continue reading Bob Dudley…what are we playing for?

Drake ToulouseDecember 10, 2010December 10, 2010Leave a comment