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In London's High Court, lawyers for thousands of victims of the 2015 Mariana dam collapse in Brazil are accusing BHP of attempting to evade responsibility for the disaster, which resulted in 19 fatalities and extensive environmental damage. The lawsuit, potentially worth $47 billion, is one of the largest in English legal history, with BHP disputing liability and arguing that the case duplicates efforts in Brazil. The trial is set to last 12 weeks, during which the legitimacy of the claims and the role of BHP will be assessed amidst ongoing negotiations for a separate compensation deal.
Source: YAHOO