With the exception of seafood industry claims , there 's no cap . BP has estimated a settlement of about $ 7.8 billion paid from a $ 20 billion trust . Comment: BP estimates settlement of about $ 7.8 billion . The judge issued the ruling Friday night .
With the exception of seafood industry claims , there 's no cap . Comment: BP estimates settlement of about $ 7.8 billion . The judge issued the ruling Friday night .