Buncefield Victims Launch Group Action - 30/01/06
Victims of the Buncefield explosion, critical of the persistent failure of Industry leaders to meet with them to discuss their fears, concerns and claims for compensation have launched their own Group Action against Hertfordshire Oil Storage Limited, a joint venture company operated by Total and Texaco.
Lawyers from Watford based Solicitors representing the Claimants share this concern.
Des Collins, Senior Partner, said:-
“The Application for a Group Litigation Order was lodged with the High Court on Friday 27th January. It is simply not good enough that almost two months after this multi-billion dollar industry blew apart not only the residents houses but also their lives no offer of compensation whatsoever has been put forward.
It is something which cannot and will not be allowed to continue. If liability is to be a real issue between the residents and the Industry then it is only sensible that the matter is referred to the Courts at the earliest possible opportunity.”
For further comment contact Des Collins on 07831 522540 or Gerda Goldinger on 0789 987 6793. or email
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