Seems like the Judge and the Ninth Circuit can't get on the same page over this $5 billion dollar Punitive damage verdict. Hasn't the Ninth Circuit twice kicked this back to the judge and, in doing so, told him the verdict is unconstitutional?
And of the 4.3 billion in fines already paid, did I read that something on the order of 300 million went to individuals affected by the spill?
Now, I would tend to believe the Ninth Circuit is no friend of Exxon. Is this case on appeal to the US Supreme Court?

I don't have a dog in this fight, but they're entitled to their day(s) in court, no?

And, to repeat, if you can't beat them, join them.

http://www.exxonmobil.com/corporate/investor_dividend_reinvestment.aspx

"Happy Motoring"....

(An old Esso/Humble slogan iirc.)