LONDON (AP) — A London judge has ruled that BHP Group is liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster. The disaster occurred when a dam collapsed 10 years ago and released toxic waste into a major river. The collapse killed 19 people and devastated villages downstream. High Court Justice Finola O’Farrell said Friday that BHP was responsible even though it didn’t own the dam at the time. BHP owns 50% of Samarco which is the company that was operating the mine where the dam ruptured. Around 600,000 Brazilians are seeking compensation. But the ruling only addressed liability. Damages will be determined in a second trial phase.
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