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Eva Rowe Reaches Settlement with BP

You know what? I am impressed with Eva Rowe who settled today with BP over the Texas City blast that killed her parents. She took a principled stand by not merely settling and keeping quiet regarding the damning evidence. Rather than taking the money and running, she decided to go to trail. Then, when BP relented and agreed to release the information, she settled the suit rather than have a circus trial. As part of the settlement, donations were made in her parents' name as well. That is impressive.

Eva, you have earned my admiration. At age 22, you are either very wise or had good advice. Thank you for taking a stand and then settling when you got what you wanted. You are a good role model in this situation.

As for BP, I hope that 15 people dying has caused you to think hard about your corporate safety culture. If it has not, then I will condemn you even harder the next time.

posted by Jim VAT @ 7:12 PM