Ala. Attorney – Suing first gives us an edge

Al. Attorney – Suing first gives us an edge

Lawsuits filed against BP PLC and its business partners by Alabama Attorney General Troy King are progressing well and give the state an advantage over others, according to an attorney representing the state.
Rhon Jones, of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, said Alabama is the only state with a case pending before the New Orleans-based federal judge with responsibility over all litigation filed over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

“I think that is incredibly significant because it gives Alabama a position in the litigation that other states don’t have, at least not yet,” Jones said. “This is one area where Alabama has a leg up.”

al.com
12/8/10