1.   Although the company is appealing the award, Abdill said there was no certainty as to the outcome of the case.

2.   Douglas Ell, a lawyer for the Retirement Plan, said the award will be appealed when the ruling is finalized.

3.   Exxon is appealing the award.

4.   He intends to appeal the award.

5.   He said he would appeal the award for damages.

6.   In March the state Court of Appeals refused to allow Niagara Mohawk and Utilities Mutual to appeal the award.

7.   Kaye can reduce the amount, but lawyers for the industry are likely to appeal any award approaching the billions the jury voted for.

8.   Ryan said the company would appeal the award.

9.   Those who file a claim with the fund waive their right to sue, and the awards cannot be appealed to any court.

10.   To appeal that award, producers may have to post a bond equal to it.