BP tells business owners filing claims to get attorney

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From NWFDaily News:
FORT WALTON BEACH — Local business owner Donna Kelly-Braden has become so frustrated with the filing processes at the local BP claims office that she took her frustrations to the street with a quickly planned protest Wednesday afternoon.

And Wednesday’s protest was just the start.

Kelly, owner of Bridal & Tuxedos by Yours Truly, tried to file a claim for lost revenues for her business at the local claims office this week. She was asked to come back four times, and each time she was told she needed different paperwork. Finally, she was given a document stating she should hire an attorney to work through her future claims.

Kelly said other small business owners have expressed similar frustrations.

“They’re just not going to pay,” Kelly said. “Half the people will give up and just say it’s not worth the hassle. They’re paying really small claims, $100, $200. But for the small business owners, they’re not doing anything for us.

“They have the nerve to destroy our community as far as our environment and then they’re going to treat me rudely? I don’t think so.”

Kelly held a quickly organized protest Wednesday afternoon at Liza Jackson Park. The BP claims office is located next to Liza Jackson Park at the shopping center anchored by IHOP.

Only a handful of people arrived at the protest before more rain came and some people left. Kelly said she planned to hold additional protests in the future and have them be better organized. More...