Exxon Mobil refuses to pay punitive damages for the 11 million gallons of oil the Exxon Valdez tanker spilled when it ran aground in Alaska nearly 19 years ago. Now the case has been heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Those impacted by the spill share their
Exxon-Mobil refuses to pay two and a half billion dollar in punitive damages to Alaskan residents affected by the tragic oil spill that happened 18 years ago. Both sides of the court case say it’s not about the money. Living on Earth host Steve Curwood speaks with Travis Vlasoff, a plaintiff in the case from Tatitlek, Alaska and Jennifer Gibbins, the soundkeeper of Prince William’s Sound. We also hear from Ken Cohen, vice president of public affairs for Exxon-Mobil.