Oil disaster rig owner tries to escape liability

'Deepwater Horizon' exploded on 20 April and the effects, both ecologically and economically, will be felt for years to come.

Gulf of Mexico disaster oil rig owner Transocean''s ploy to limit liability will be fought, according to law firms representing Deepwater Horizon workers.

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