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BP rig supervisors challenge manslaughter counts

Court filings Thursday by Robert Kaluza and Donald Vidrine's attorneys also argue that 11 of the 22 manslaughter counts don't extend to their clients because they weren't responsible for marine...

BP executive defends report on Gulf oil spill

A lawyer for rig owner Transocean on Monday pressed BP executive Mark Bly to explain why the report doesn't mention a call from BP rig supervisor Donald Vidrine to an onshore engineer, Mark Hafle...

1st witness to testify in Gulf oil spill trial

He said two BP rig supervisors, Robert Kaluza and Donald Vidrine, disregarded abnormally high pressure readings that should have been glaring indications of trouble.

High-stakes trial resumes over 2010 Gulf oil spill

He said two BP rig supervisors, Robert Kaluza and Donald Vidrine, disregarded abnormally high pressure readings that should have been glaring indications of trouble.

Transocean drops bid to depose BP rig supervisor

Transocean Ltd. has asked a judge to vacate an order requiring BP rig supervisor Donald Vidrine to submit to a medical exam to determine if he is fit to answer questions about his actions on the...

BP worker loses appeal over court-ordered exam

A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that it doesn't have jurisdiction to review a judge's order for BP well site leader Donald Vidrine to be examined by...

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NEW ORLEANS: Companies begin defense in Gulf oil spill trial

Two BP rig supervisors, Robert Kaluza and Donald Vidrine, are charged with manslaughter in the...