British Petroleum, Escrow Account, Ken Feinberg, Macondo Well, Oil Spill

Feinberg stalls Hood’s lawsuit…

Last month, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood filed a lawsuit against Ken Feinberg, stating he and the GCCF had not complied with a subpoena issued last February asking for full access to GCCF records so Hood’s office could put them under review. Among other things, Hood alleges that Feinberg has intentionally stalled payments to oil spill claimants in the hopes financial desperation will encourage settlements … Continue reading Feinberg stalls Hood’s lawsuit…

Drake ToulouseAugust 17, 2011August 18, 2011Leave a comment

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British Petroleum enters debt ceiling fray, demands spending cuts nationwide…

In a shocking development affecting both the Gulf Coast and the nation, BP joined in with GOP finger pointing and now argue if they are required to tighten their belts any further, the same goes for the rest of the Gulf too. The oil company argued their case in a 29 page document made public Friday and filed with both the GCCF and the White House. The company says the free … Continue reading British Petroleum enters debt ceiling fray, demands spending cuts nationwide…

Drake ToulouseJuly 9, 2011July 9, 2011Leave a comment

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A quick note of congratulations…

Hey all, Just wanted to send a quick note of congratulations to G, and her husband. They got in touch with me sometime ago about their claims, expressing their frustrations with investigations by the GCCF, disgust with the length of time it was taking…79 days to get a quick payment? And an overall disappointment with BP and Feinberg for the damages, the stalling, the runaround … Continue reading A quick note of congratulations…

Drake ToulouseMarch 17, 2011March 17, 20111 Comment

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What does Wisconsin have to do with the Gulf Coast?

In a word? Climate. I’m not talking about environmental climate change, I’m talking about the political climate, the deregulation climate, the climate that continues to sweep through this country and threatens you, the American citizen at your door with not a polite knock, it’s more akin to home invasion, battering rams that splinter the wood with its force until the whole thing smashes in and … Continue reading What does Wisconsin have to do with the Gulf Coast?

Drake ToulouseMarch 1, 2011March 1, 20111 Comment

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Being investigated by Guidepost Solutions and the GCCF? The media is listening…

As I wrote a few days ago, a new phenomenon is occurring on the Gulf Coast. Some claimants who have applied for the quick pay from the GCCF, an application the GCCF stated would be automatic for people who had received an EAP and would require no further review, have suddenly found their EAP’s under investigation for fraud. Guidepost Solutions, the investigative arm of Ken … Continue reading Being investigated by Guidepost Solutions and the GCCF? The media is listening…

Drake ToulouseFebruary 12, 2011February 12, 20114 Comments

British Petroleum, Class War, Escrow Account, Ken Feinberg, New Orleans, Oil Spill

Hey Everybody, It’s File a Brief Friday!

When Judge Barbier of the US District Court ordered Feinberg last week to finally, start being honest with people and stop referring to himself and the GCCF as neutral or independent of British Petroleum, he opened a very significant door. And today is the day to kick that door down. Barbier has asked attorneys to file briefs on the claim fund’s compliance with the Oil … Continue reading Hey Everybody, It’s File a Brief Friday!

Drake ToulouseFebruary 11, 2011February 11, 20111 Comment

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Today, Feinberg Comes to Congress…while Gulf Coast and BP attorneys go to court

After a less than successful southern swing through the Gulf States, today Ken Feinberg’s GCCF disaster tour will be on Capitol Hill to answer questions from the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery, chaired by Senator Mary Landrieu. The questions are expected to be aggressive, tough and the demands will be high. Rep Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish set a preemptive … Continue reading Today, Feinberg Comes to Congress…while Gulf Coast and BP attorneys go to court

Drake ToulouseJanuary 27, 2011January 27, 20113 Comments

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An Open Letter to Gulf Coast Residents…

Dear Claimant, Hey, how’s it going? Weather’s pretty warm for a January, huh? Yeah, I was able to leave all the really cold weather clothes back at the hotel and…okay, first, allow me to introduce myself. Well, kind of introduce myself… I work for a rather unpopular agency down in the Gulf Coast. Let’s call it an insurance company and yeah, turns out we’re about … Continue reading An Open Letter to Gulf Coast Residents…

Drake ToulouseJanuary 20, 2011January 20, 20116 Comments

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And now, a word from our sponsors…Five Days Version

And now, a word from our sponsors: Down – Bury Me in Smoke (Live) The hidden subtext? Obviously: I’m heading down to New Orleans, spend some time with old friends and new, and a number of books. Much thanks to everyone who links to, and takes the time to read and comment on this blog…it’s all very appreciated, and I hope your weekend brings you … Continue reading And now, a word from our sponsors…Five Days Version

Drake ToulouseJanuary 14, 20112 Comments

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Where there’s smoke…there’s Feinberg

Transparency. When it come to the GCCF, there is none. The Justice Department has called for transparency in how the claims process is being handled. Attorney Generals in the Gulf Coast have called for it. The residents with claims in the pipeline have demanded it. Feinberg has promised it. But still, there is no transparency. Instead we have a wall of secrecy erected around the … Continue reading Where there’s smoke…there’s Feinberg

Drake ToulouseJanuary 7, 2011January 7, 201111 Comments