BP claims payments to start soon; notification process begins next week
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Times Picayune] By Jennifer Larino - December 19, 2014 -
Oil spill claims administrator Patrick Juneau will begin the process of paying out a second $500 million round of payments to seafood workers starting next week. But he warned that it could be several months before workers see the money.
In a statement Wednesday, Juneau said the first step is to notify all seafood workers who qualify for a payment under this round.
"Eligible claimants should begin receiving notices next week for their supplemental distribution," Juneau said. "However, the required notification, appeal and payment process will take several months to complete.
Juneau said some claimants might ...
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