Welcome to The Gulf Coast Claims Facility Website
Consistent with an order issued by the court in the multidistrict litigation pending before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, titled, In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010, MDL No. 2179, please note that changes were made to this website effective February 8, 2011. The court's order is posted under the tab Important Notices and Information.
The Gulf Coast Claims Facility ("GCCF") is the official way for Individuals and Businesses to file claims for costs and damages incurred as a result of the oil discharges due to the Deepwater Horizon Incident on April 20, 2010 ("the Spill"). The GCCF is administered by Kenneth R. Feinberg ("the Claims Administrator"), who is responsible for all decisions relating to the administration and processing of claims submitted to the GCCF. Mr. Feinberg and the GCCF are acting for and on behalf of BP Exploration & Production Inc. in fulfilling BP’s statutory obligations as a “responsible party” under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
You have the right to consult with an attorney of your choosing before accepting any settlement or signing a release of legal rights. See the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
To date, the GCCF has
processed over 95% of all
Interim and Final Claims Received
Notice to Claimants: Many deficiency notices have been sent to claimants seeking payment for Interim and Final Claims – the GCCF encourages these claimants to provide the requested documentation as expeditiously as possible so that the evaluation of these claims can be completed.
This website provides information about how to file a claim, how to
check the current status of a claim, and answers to questions about the
process. If you are interested in making a claim you should review this
website, call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-916-4893 (for TTY
assistance call
1-866-682-1758), or email us at info@gccf-claims.com.