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Enbridge Claims No Responsibility
By Stevie Moe
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
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The Michigan Messenger reported that six months after a million gallons of tar sands crude oil contaminated the Kalamazoo River, Enbridge claims it is not responsible. Immediately after the spill occurred CEO of Enbridge, Pat Daniels, made a public apology and told residents in the area that Enbridge would be compensating them for the spill. During this time, officials declared a state of emergency and recommended that residents evacuate the area due to heightened levels benzene in the air.
“But six months after the spill, the river remains closed and some residents have not been able to get compensation through the claims process set up by the company.”
Attorney Bill Mayhall represents 10 households in Marshall and Battle Creek that were not able to find satisfactory arrangements with the pipeline company for property damages and health issues such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory issues.
While the residents file suit, Enbridge changes its tune. The company now claims that it should not be held responsible for the spill.
Keep reading this blog entry on the Great Plains Tarsands Pipeline website
Tagged with: pipeline, enbridge, oil spill, michigan, kalamazoo river, pat daniel
