CALIFORNIA OIL SPILL LAWSUIT WHITEPAPER

About California Oil Spill Lawsuit

A ruptured oil pipeline has leaked over 144,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast. Since the oil spill, miles of California beaches have been shut down.

On October 4th, 2021, the first lawsuit was filed by a California man against the company for negligence. The man claims his business has been impacted since most of his business resides in Huntington Beach. As a result, this individual believes the company should be held responsible for the impact on his business and his health.

California Oil Spill Associated Injuries

The most common disputes that are claimed in oil spill lawsuits include:

• Loss of Business or Individual Income
• Environmental Damage
• Property Damage

Health risks and Injury claims in this case will most likely include:

• Wrongful Death
• Respiratory problems
• Eye Problems
• Skin Problems
• Stomach Complications
• Sinus issues
• Neurological Problems
• Stomach Complications 

California Oil Spill Status of Litigation

The first proposed class action case has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Because the lawsuit is in the early stages, there is no proposed MDL currently. There are no known verdicts or settlements at this time.

California Oil Spill Responsibility

The company responsible for the oil spill is Amplify Energy. They are currently the only company being prosecuted at this time.