That sale will provide money for the escrow fund from which damages will be paid.

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Anyone ever hear of an escrow fund subject to independent audit and verification?

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The prioritization in the escrow fund are for the economic losses -- loss of income, loss of jobs for individuals and small businesses.

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And the knowledge that their money was steadily being drained from the escrow fund, in addition to the lack of income that is normal in a strike. would pressure both sides to speed up the eventual settlement.

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Expect BP to cave in and agree to fund an escrow account within a week.

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