The Gulf Oil Spill of April 20, 2010, was an unprecedented catastrophic event caused by man. It has taken a toll on the environment, the previously ravaged Gulf Coast, and the livelihood of its people. The enormity of the impact is still being determined as the claim process continues, which begs the question: What is happening now with the key players involved in paying claims?

Darryl Willis

Darryl WillisThis event was the first time in history that a U.S. President became involved in a catastrophic event in that President Obama actually made a statement ordering BP to make use of a third-party administrator in order to expedite the payment of claims. BP named Daryl Willis to manage the claims, who previously spoke candidly about his role in the claims process.

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