In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon"

ORDER & REASONS

[As to the Motions to Dismiss the Pure Stigma, BP Dealer, and Recreation Claims]

CARL BARBIER, District Judge.

Before the Court are certain Defendants’ 1 motions to dismiss the “Pure Stigma Claims,” “BP Dealer Claims,” and “Recreation Claims.”2 Oral argument was held on September 14, 2012. Having considered counsel’s arguments, the relevant record, and the applicable law, the Court finds the motions should be GRANTED as set forth below.

I. PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This matter 'arises from the April 20, 2010 blowout, explosion, and fire aboard the DEEPWATER HORIZON…