Bill would reverse Exxon ruling limiting punitives 
Addresses liability surrounding growing Gulf spill
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Tags: Exxon, maritime law, punitive damages
WASHINGTON - As oil from the massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to spread, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would lift the cap on punitive damages that can be assessed against those responsible for such disasters under maritime law.
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