Historical Events tagged with "corporate accountability"
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Jury Blames Exxon for Valdez Oil Spill
A jury in Anchorage ruled that Exxon and Captain Joseph Hazelwood were reckless in the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, in 1989. This ruling allowed residents and businesses affected by the disaster to seek significant damages, estimated at $15 billion. The case highlighted the environmental and economic impact of the spill on the region’s fishing industry and wildlife, raising questions about corporate accountability and regulatory oversight in the maritime industry.
Continue ReadingWarren Anderson Declared Fugitive in Bhopal Case
The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal declared Warren Anderson, the ex-CEO of Union Carbide Corporation, a fugitive under Indian law following his failure to appear in court for the Bhopal disaster case. This declaration was a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the gas tragedy that occurred in Bhopal in 1984. Anderson's absence from the court was interpreted as a refusal to take responsibility for the disaster.
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