Lawsuit seeks $10 billion for 40-day BP release

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" "Based on our understanding of the facts and circumstances, BP does not believe there is any basis to pay claims in connection with this event," Marr said. "BP is not taking or paying such claims."

... BP estimated 37,519 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 17,000 pounds of benzene, 189,000 pounds of carbon monoxide, 61,000 pounds of propane, 34,645 pounds of isobutane and about 160,840 pounds of other emissions were released between April 6 and May 16.

• The daily release of benzene was 40 times the state reportable levels. "