David West not eligible for $1.4M BP settlement

He signed a contract before the spill.

It didn't make much sense to me, but what was his argument for the $1.4 million?

Lol, I read this whole thing thinking of David Wesley. Was thinking, damn announcing pays a lot more than I thought.

It was worth a shot. It was even approved initially.

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Based on the form, the claims administrator’s office determined West was entitled to $1.4 million.

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This is a scumbag story

I’m sure there are lots of holes and errors in this explanation BUT, I think this is why claims like this happened and it’s as much BPs fault as West’s or his attorney’s.

The initial settlement allowed, practically encouraged, claims like this. There was a list of occupational classifications, locations and criteria for showing income loss and recovery (The V-shaped curve) that fit the timeline of the spill. The curve was the only criteria to show causation. They agreed quickly to these settlement terms under huge public and governmental pressure. No other proof of cause and effect required. Submit documents that match the criteria and get a check. They completely underestimated the scope and payouts this would result in. And the fines and other payouts were underestimated as well. So, they went back to the courts, appealed, and had conditions added. They probably should have been held to the original terms they agreed to and suffered the consequences. Like a 1.4 million dollar payout to an NBA player who completely met all terms they required.

I am 100% sure there are a number of people reading this who applied early and got paid 5 or 6 figure payouts under the original terms. No, not me.

I’m not an attorney and am at best moderately informed, but this is not quite the disingenuous money grab it seems to be on the surface. Or it is, but seems less so with some context. And a lot of people saw this as a way to get cash and at the same time inflict punitive damages of sorts on BP.