Surviving rig workers were held captive for 2 days in the sea by BP attorneys

They were clearly told they wont be returned with their families unless they sign an statement so they won't sue.

In the grilling, BP CEO was asked if this is a proper way to treat employees.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread570365/pg1

 

I am no attorney, but I think this is kidnapping or enslavery...

... in the USA

 

.....if you were in legal trouble, you would want those guys on your side.

 

To get countersued and make it worse?

 

Wow! BP kept survivors hostage? Not allowing them to speak to their families or leave the ship until they signed?

This is criminal ( not just a civil offense). The attorneys may be liable too! They should know better.

 

There's opportunity for all kinds of torts here. The problem is its too much of a good thing for lawyers. The proceedings will take forever and if they succeed the judgments may very well never be recovered due to bankruptcy. BP has near infinite liability (>1 Trillion) under federal oil spill law. Suing their attorneys is a good idea though.