Victims of Brazil's worst environmental disaster are claiming $47 billion in damages from BHP in a UK class action lawsuit, nearly nine years post disaster.
The BHP case could set a precedent for corporate responsibility in environmental disasters, emphasizing the need for accountability in the wake of such tragedies.
Lawyers argue that BHP, as a major shareholder in Samarco, bears significant responsibility for the disaster's fallout and the ongoing suffering of affected communities.
The environmental impact has been devastating: 14 tonnes of fish perished, and the Doce River, revered by the Krenak Indigenous people, remains heavily polluted.
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