tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77961083691715739082024-03-05T17:18:39.590-05:00Lives For OilAshleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-62382122577773630772012-04-16T20:21:00.003-04:002012-04-16T20:25:12.438-04:00The Price Of Chevron<blockquote></blockquote>Last week Chevron Pit posted heartbreaking <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lou-dematteis/chevron-ecuador_b_1421407.html?ref=world">pictures</a> of Ecuadorians living in the area of Amazon that was devastated by Chevron’s contamination. Images of a fourteen-year-old girl suffering from birth defects because her mom was exposed to toxins when she was pregnant; a little boy with deformed arm and numerous cancer victims will bring you to the verge of tears. Chevron’s lawyers, however, do not care and claim billions of gallons of toxic waste didn’t harm anyone. According to them there are no victims and people who are suing the oil giant are not important at all. <span style="font-size: 100%; "><a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/04/chevron-to-ecuadorians-drop-dea.html">Chevron Pi</a>t </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">quotes one of the lawyers:</span><blockquote>“The plaintiffs are really irrelevant. They always were irrelevant. There were never any real parties in interest in this case”</blockquote>Read more <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/04/chevron-to-ecuadorians-drop-dea.html">here</a>.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-81424002651079429282012-03-28T18:15:00.002-04:002012-03-28T18:22:47.543-04:00Chevron Still NOT Doing The Right ThingChevron lost the fight. The oil giant IS responsible for the contamination in Ecuador and was <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/ecuadors-appellate-court-upholds-18.html">ordered by a court</a> to pay $18 billion fine. Chevron’s lawyers and PR team have tried pretty much everything to get out of the responsibility, but being found guilty doesn’t stop them from going even further in their dirty battle.<br /><br />Bringing relief to the Ecuadorians <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2012/0216-video-exposes-chevrons-decimation-of-indigenous-groups-in-ecuador-s-amazon-.html">suffering</a> because Chevron’s toxic waste has contaminated their homeland should be a priority, but the oil giant simply refuses to do it. All of the company’s assets in Ecuador have been <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/0405-chevron-selling-assets-to-escape-enforcement-of-judgment-in-ecuador.html">sold</a> so Ecuadorians can’t collect them and people fighting for the justice on behalf of the victims are being intimidated and spied on! Two lead lawyers for the Ecuadorians are being <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2012/0315-chevron-using-espionage-against-lawyers.html">followed and taped</a> by the investigative firms that Chevron has hired! Even their families are under Chevron’s constant <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/03/chevrons-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy_27.html">surveillance</a>!!<br /><br />Chevron is fighting so hard to avoid paying for its own mess but wasting money on private investigators hired to harass innocent people is apparently not a big deal.<br /><br />Read <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/03/chevrons-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy_27.html">Chevron Pit</a> for more details.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-24375850728717010402012-03-23T09:52:00.001-04:002012-03-23T09:55:10.095-04:00Chevron's Crisis in Latin AmericaAfter seeing what Chevron has done in Ecuador - denying and avoiding responsibility for everything - it's no wonder Brazil is making sure Chevron's leaders can't leave the country! Check it out on <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/03/chevron-fugitive-from-justice-in-latin.html">The Chevron Pit</a>.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-67669295029812350382012-03-14T12:53:00.001-04:002012-03-14T12:55:10.975-04:00Chevron's Troubles<a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/03/chevron-is-facing-troubles-in-number-of.html">The Chevron Pit </a>has the latest news about Chevron's troubles in Latin America and in Nigeria. Read about it <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/03/chevron-is-facing-troubles-in-number-of.html">here.</a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-44356462225601875562012-02-22T08:45:00.000-05:002012-02-22T08:46:57.341-05:00Shocking Video of Chevron's Crimes in EcuadorYou must see <a href="http://http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/shocking-new-video-exposes-chevrons.html">this video</a> -at <a href="http://http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/shocking-new-video-exposes-chevrons.html">The Chevron Pit</a>- to understand exactly what Chevron did in Ecuador and the consequences of its actions on the Ecuadorian people who live where the company explored for oil. It is shocking and unbelievable Chevron thought it could get away with these environmental crimes.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-34518927538226930152012-02-16T13:51:00.001-05:002012-02-16T14:25:20.685-05:00Chevron Inserts Big Foot Into Big Mouth<a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/chevron-says-darndest-things.html">The Chevron Pit</a> put together some of the "darndest things" Chevron's lawyers have said about its contamination of the Ecuadorian rainforest. Looks like Chevron has a habit of inserting its big foot into its big mouth. After reading them I can't help but wonder whether they even realize how desperate and corrupt they sound. <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/chevron-says-darndest-things.html">Read them </a>and you'll know what I mean.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-33752614067695575472012-02-15T22:03:00.002-05:002012-02-15T22:14:31.103-05:00Ecuador Gains International SupportInternational organizations supporting Ecuadorians reach out to alert the United Nations of Chevron's "Kangaroo Court" and its illegal tactics on Chevron's attempt to avoid paying the $18 billion judgement. Read more about it at <a href="http://http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/prestigious-legal-experts-slam-chevrons.html">The Chevron Pit</a>.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-57424512126585043622012-02-06T12:46:00.001-05:002012-02-06T12:48:23.475-05:00Chevron Manipulated DocumentsHere's another example of the lengths to which Chevron will go to escape paying for a cleanup of the Ecuadorian rainforest. New documents show that Chevron did not hesitate to manipulate evidence in the Ecuador trial. Read the latest <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/02/either-you-did-or-you-didnt.html">Chevron Pit.</a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-12550077558935732562012-01-31T14:30:00.002-05:002012-01-31T14:34:01.731-05:00Chevron's Dirty LaundryAccording to The Chevron Pit, the oil giant has spent at least $1 million to prevent its dirty laundry about Diego Borja from airing. Borja has stored mysterious information against Chevron in his iPhone. Read all about it at <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/">The Chevron Pit </a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-16696901962576593672012-01-25T10:52:00.002-05:002012-01-25T10:59:24.911-05:00D-E-N-YDeny! Deny! Deny! That was the answer from three courts in the past month hearing motions from Chevron to stop enforcement of the $18 billion Ecuador judgment against it. Read about it at <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevron-defeated-for-third-time-in-us.html">The Chevron Pit.</a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-89004479737164470082012-01-24T12:18:00.000-05:002012-01-24T12:20:21.069-05:00Ridiculous Explanations by Chevron's LawyersChevron lawyers are struggling to come up with new excuses to explain why they shouldn't pay the $18 billion Ecuador judgment for oil spill contamination. Randy Mastro, Chevron's lawyer, "super clear" explanations sound ridiculous. What will he say next? Check it out at <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevron-tells-another-whooper-to-us.html">The Chevron Pit. </a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-60072028032515949072012-01-11T12:35:00.001-05:002012-01-11T12:37:47.543-05:00Chevron Needs To Come CleanChevron needs to come clean in so many ways. Read <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/ecuadors-appellate-court-upholds-18.html">The Chevron Pit</a> about how the company is misleading its shareholders about liabilities, not only in Ecuador but <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/ecuadors-appellate-court-upholds-18.html">Burma</a> as well. Will Chevron ever take responsibility for its action and clean up the toxic mess it has left behind?Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-52566064903581375552012-01-06T09:52:00.002-05:002012-01-06T09:57:15.217-05:00Chevron’s Worst Enemy: Its Own Law Firm, Gibson DunnChevron’s law firm Gibson Dunn is quickly turning into the oil giant's worst enemy. According to the <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/gibson-dunn-fewer-options-but-bigger.html">Chevron Pit </a>, Gibson Dunn has taken Chevron down a litigious path that is benefiting only Gibson Dunn's bottom line. Over 60 Gibson Dunn lawyers are working for Chevron against the indigenous tribes who recently won an $18 billion judgment against the oil giant. All total, 500 lawyers and legal assistants are on Chevron's payroll, the <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/gibson-dunn-fewer-options-but-bigger.html">Chevron Pit</a> reports. What a waste -- money better spent on helping the Ecuadorians clean up the billions and billions of toxic waste and oil dumped into the soil and waterways of the rainforest. Talk about greedy lawyers? Start with <a href="http://www.thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2012/01/gibson-dunn-fewer-options-but-bigger.html">Gibson Dunn</a>.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-35446944359469687912011-12-30T02:33:00.004-05:002011-12-30T02:39:59.275-05:00Chevron Dodging Explanations About Its Misconduct AgainAnytime I read "no comment" or "refused to answer questions," I am immediately suspect. More often than not, Chevron clams up when questions get tough and direct. See this <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/12/chevrons-silence-screams-guilt.html">Chevron Pit </a>for another example of the company dodging explanations about their misconduct in Ecuador, where the company faces an $18 billion judgment for one of the world's worst environmental disasters ever.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-82038997806718543472011-12-23T14:58:00.001-05:002011-12-23T15:01:03.614-05:00If You Can't Win In Court, Bribe Your Way Out Of It.<div>The <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/">Chevron Pit</a> is reporting that Chevron spokesperson James Craig didn't deny that Chevron tried to "donate" $1 billion to Ecuador in exchange for the killing $18 billion lawsuit. Another classic oil company move: If you can't win in court, bribe your way out of it. Doesn't sound like it worked this time.</div><div><br /></div>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-55600731953282819192011-12-22T10:54:00.005-05:002011-12-22T11:42:57.198-05:00Chevron wants to "Donate" money to Ecuador<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Give me a break! Chevron wants to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitch-anderson/chevrons-ecuador-end-run-_b_1156876.html">"donate" </a>money to Ecuador to help protect the rainforest. Right. Chevron has been fighting a lawsuit to help residents of the area the Chevron contaminated with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitch-anderson/chevrons-ecuador-end-run-_b_1156876.html">18 billion </a>gallons of toxic water and oil. An Ecuador judge sticks the company with an $18 billion judgment, and now <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitch-anderson/chevrons-ecuador-end-run-_b_1156876.html">Chevron</a> wants the government of Ecuador to get the judgment squashed in exchange for $500 million. Let's hope the government stands up to the oil giant. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitch-anderson/chevrons-ecuador-end-run-_b_1156876.html">Here </a>is a blog all about it. </span>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-41514763775799064562011-12-14T10:00:00.003-05:002011-12-14T10:02:49.463-05:00Defending ChevronEcuadorians living in the region of the Amazon that was polluted by toxins deliberately dumped by Chevron there, are dying of cancer and other oil related diseases. The oil giant has brought no relief to them and refuses to properly clean up the sludge that is contaminating the land they depend on for survival. It is a tragedy, both humanitarian and environmental and Chevron was found guilty of causing it. You’d think people would be outraged by Chevron’s behavior but apparently for a little bit of money, you can find supporters no matter how sordid your crime is. Look at the law firm-Gibson Dunn- that is defending Chevron. The money that should be put towards cleaning up the mess in Ecuador is going into the pockets of Gibson Dunn’s lawyers and they, just like Chevron, won’t stop at anything. The law firm that will break the law to help Chevron evade responsibility.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/12/chevrons-gibson-dunn-nailed-for.html">Chevron Pit</a> to find out more about Gibson Dunn.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-33024476883618045612011-12-06T19:16:00.002-05:002011-12-06T19:19:02.474-05:00Damage ControlJust a few months after Wikileaks cables <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/0921-wikileaks-cables-expose-chevron-lobbying-of-ecuador-government-to-kill-environmental-case.html">exposed</a> a pretty close relationship between Chevron and U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, the Embassy released a <a href="http://spanish.ecuador.usembassy.gov/pr_10030111.html">statement</a> announcing its support for the conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon and promised to work with indigenous tribes that have been affected by environmental disasters like the one caused by Chevron.<br /><br />Chevron is responsible for knowingly polluting Ecuadorian rainforest and so far the U.S. Embassy had supported the oil giant in its effort to escape the accountability. It looks like finally U.S. officials in Ecuador are getting on the right track. <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/12/us-embassy-finally-lifts-finger-to-help.html">Chevron Pit</a> has more details.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-14320867123971502672011-11-29T10:37:00.002-05:002011-11-29T10:42:08.309-05:00Chevron Paying For SupportWhat does a company that is facing worldwide criticism for its unethical behavior and disregard for the environment do to improve its image? You’d think it would get on the right track and clean up its messes, right? Not Chevron! Chevron prefers to take an easy way out and simply pay people to speak positively about them. The <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/11/chevron-blogger-dumped-by-san-francisco.html">Chevron Pit</a> gives us a few examples of Chevron’s team trying to buy people’s support. In 2009 Gene Randall, former CNN correspondent, took part in Chevron produced <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/11/business/media/11cbs.html?scp=1&sq=Randall Gene Chevron&st=cseabout the contamination">fake news report</a>, that the oil giant tried to distribute online as real news. Next year, journalist Mary Cueddehe <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2010/08/chevrons-secret-agent-in-ecuador-meet.html">was offered $20,000</a> by the oil giant to go undercover and spy on Ecuadorians suffering from Chevron’s contamination. There’s also <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/10/chevrons-favorite-blogger-zennie.html">Zennie Abraham</a>- San Francisco Chronicle blogger who continuously posted one sided articles putting Chevron in a positive light. Read <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/11/chevron-blogger-dumped-by-san-francisco.html">Chevron Pit’s latest post</a> to find out more about Zennie’s “sponsored” posts.<br /><br />The truth however is not that easy to hide. All of Chevron’s schemes are failing. As for Zennie Abrams… he got fired and will no longer be allowed to post Chevron scripted blogs on San Francisco Chronicle’s website.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-35334667567944135772011-11-25T12:19:00.000-05:002011-11-25T12:20:07.065-05:00Brazil Next Victim of Chevron’s Irresponsible BehaviorChevron’s <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/1118-chevron-in-open-conflict-with-brazil-and-ecuador-over-worsening-oil-spills.html">recent oil spill</a> in Latin America has made Brazil the company’s most recent victim of environmental damage and contamination due to their irresponsible behavior. Much like the <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/1121-beware-of-chevron-ecuadorians-tell-brazil.html">situation in Ecuador</a>, Chevron had been attempting to evade any fines by trying to convince the Brazilian government that the oil spill that occurred at one of the Chevron’s undersea wells on November 7th was significantly smaller what investigations are proving. Visit <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/11/chevron-faces-another-conflict-with-key.html">Chevron Pit</a> for more detailsAshleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-31850088672237696192011-11-02T12:39:00.002-04:002011-11-02T14:45:49.481-04:00Same As It Ever WasExxon in 1989, BP 2010 and for the last 18 years, Chevron. Each of these companies knowingly followed a reckless protocol of profit over people.<br /><br />Consequences be damned. They don't change safety standards; they aren't interested in kneeling before Justice and making reparations. Nope, they <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-chevron-hides-documents-related-to.html">lawyer up</a> and launch a PR campaign that would make even Quadaffi seem a candidate for sainthood.<br /><br />And so it goes with Chevron. Chevron has repeatedly refused to <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-chevron-hides-documents-related-to.html">disclose important legal documents</a> related to a video scam. The oil giant tried but failed to bribe an Ecuadorian court on videotape (secretly recorded) to derail a trial that produced an $18 billion judgment against the company for contamination the likes of which we have never seen anywhere else.<br /><br />Meanwhile, they launch these epic ad campaigns declaring their "commitment to the environment and improving the quality of lives around the world". I'm serious, just check out their website if you've somehow been lucky enough to escape the nonstop television, radio and print ads.<br /><br />So, while us folks at home are being swooned by a multi-million dollar sermon on the goodness of Chevron, the Ecuadorians are fighting for their lives. Check out this <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/">Chevron Pit blog</a>, too.Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-88518518818632855082011-10-23T09:21:00.001-04:002011-10-23T09:24:56.539-04:00Chevron Trying To Hide Its Illegal Shenanigans Once AgainChevron’s lawyers are fighting feverishly to withhold the documents that might prove Chevron’s continuous obstruction of law during the Ecuadorian pollution lawsuit. I learned from this <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/1021-chevron-dirty-tricks-operative-diego-borja-could-face-criminal-liability.html">press release</a> that Chevron's lawyers are withholding 700 documents related to the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/han-shan/chevrons-dirty-tricks-ope_b_276063.html">2009 bribery scheme</a> and are refusing to release them, despite a court order to do. The Ecuadorians are fighting for the release of the documents in order to prove Chevron’s illegal attempts to derail the trial. Interestingly, last month, during proceedings in the San Francisco court, the lawyer who is representing Chevron’s dirty trick operative Diego Borja, <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/10/criminal-charges-could-be-filed-in-us.html">admitted</a> that Borja could be facing criminal charges in U.S. for his involvement in Chevron’s illegal operations. I'm sure there will be more to come!Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-56308716456027484892011-09-23T14:10:00.001-04:002011-09-23T14:12:23.101-04:00Chevron’s Unethical Lobbying of Ecuador Government Revealed in Wikileaks CablesJust days after Second Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved (link to yesterdays post) the injunction prohibiting the enforcement of multibillion judgment against Chevron; Wikileaks cables written by U.S officials exposed another attempt by the oil giant to illegally end the pollution lawsuit.<br><br />Wikileaks documents show that Chevron tried to manipulate Ecuadorian government to interfere with the lawsuit, knowing that such intervention is forbidden by the Ecuadorian Constitution and would be illegal.<br><br />Read Amazon Defense Coalition <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/0921-wikileaks-cables-expose-chevron-lobbying-of-ecuador-government-to-kill-environmental-case.html">Press Release</a> or <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/09/wikileaks-cable-reveals-chevron-tried.html">Chevron Pit</a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-81898643569487487762011-08-17T20:14:00.001-04:002011-08-17T20:18:15.982-04:00Judge Kaplan’s Absurd DecisionsIt seems like Judge Kaplan is confused over what his role in the Chevron trial is. Looking at his behavior, comments and rulings, you’d think he is representing Chevron. He is supposed to be impartial and make a fair decision whether the multibillion-dollar judgment against Chevron is enforceable or not. And most importantly, he is supposed to listen to everyone’s arguments. Instead, he decided to <a href="http://chevrontoxico.com/news-and-multimedia/2011/0809-chevron-again-trying-to-exclude-key-lawyer-in-ecuador-case.html">exclude</a> the Ecuadorians’ lead lawyer Steven Donziger from the trial. Even though Donziger has been a key person in the historic pollution case for over 18 years, he is not allowed to be in the courtroom as crucial decisions are being made about his case.<br>
<br />Read more <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/08/reuters-column-reveals-judge-kaplans.html">here</a> and <a href="http://newsandinsight.thomsonreuters.com/New_York/News/2011/08_-_August/Keker___Van_Nest_tries_%28again%21%29_to_intervene_in_Chevron_trial/">here</a>Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7796108369171573908.post-24906669293372464562011-06-09T09:39:00.001-04:002011-06-09T09:41:07.976-04:00Judge Kaplan's Unacceptable BehaviorI wrote about Judge Lewis Kaplan a while ago. Chevron filed a lawsuit against Ecuadorians in an effort to block the enforcement of the $18 billion judgement that was awarded to them and Judge Kaplan is presiding over it. He is <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/05/accused-of-bias-federal-judge-lewis.html">biased</a>. He keeps making <a href="http://thechevronpit.blogspot.com/2011/06/american-judge-heaps-insults-on.html">inappropriate comments</a> towards the Ecuadorians referring to them as “so-called Lago Agrio plaintiffs” and "a number of indigenous peoples said to reside in the Amazon rainforest." and according to him the Ecuadorian lawsuit-one of the biggest environmental lawsuits ever, is just a "game" brought about by the "imagination of American lawyers" trying to solve the "balance of payments" problem of the United States. This is absolutely unacceptable!Ashleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08678727423847710760noreply@blogger.com0