The State of Alabama has filed suit against BP, Transocean, Cameron and Haliburton for the catastrophic oil spill. Anadarko and others also named.
The state attorney general is suing them "for the amount it will take to make Alabama whole." The state seeks to recover lost tax revenues (a considerable amount for Alabama and Louisiana).
The decision stems from fear that victims will not be adequately compensated.
The timing was questioned by the governor, as well as the possible cost of outside counsel.
Toronto Globe and Mail, Irish Times, Reuters.

Adm. Allen says it is a time to "wait and see" if more work is needed to completely close the well.