[StBernard] Ask Westley! Update: Opt Out of Murphy Oil Class Action Suit - Part 2

[Westley Annis]

( Ask Westley! Update: Opt Out of Murphy Oil Class Action Suit - Part 2 )

                          2006.02.07 00:04:29


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U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon has released his decisions on who is and is
not a member of the class-action law suit that has been filed against Murphy
Oil USA, Inc.

In summary, Judge Fallon has started with a spill zone that is larger than
the area claimed by Murphy Oil, yet smaller than the area that the class
attorneys were hoping for. North of Judge Perez Drive, the map stretches to
the 40 Arpent Canal between Paris Road and the East side of the Murphy Oil
property line. South of Judge Perez Drive, it stretches to St. Bernard Hwy
between Paris Road and Jacob Drive.

Anyone that is within the designated area is automatically considered a
member of the class and does not have to take any further action to remain
within the class.

If you have already settled with Murphy Oil then you are automatically
removed from the class and no further action on your part is needed.

If you would like to withdraw from the class, it is very important that you
read and understand the order issued by Judge Fallon in regards to your
rights. If you do not understand any part of the order, you are advised to
seek your own legal counsel from a licensed attorney.

Under the guidelines of the order, if you want to withdraw from the class,
you must do so before June 1, 2006. In order to opt-out, you must email, fax
or write a letter to the lead counsel for the plaintiffs and the defendants.
I strongly suggest you send it by fax and certified mail with a return
receipt (an email does not constitute a legally binding agreement).

The lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs is:


Sidney Torres
Liason Counsel for Plaintiffs
1290 7th Street
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
Fax: (985) 661-8914
Email:storres at torres-law.com

The lead Counsel for Murphy Oil is:


Kerry Miller
Liason Counsel for Murphy Oil
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3600
New Orleans, LA 70163
Fax: 504-599-8145
Email:kmiller at fpkc.com

This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute
legal advice. You are encouraged to speak with your own personally attorney
regarding this matter.