March 19, 2024
Legal Battle Brews as Vale Faces $3.8 Billion Lawsuit Following 2015 Dam Disaster
Multiple Individuals and Entities Seek Redress The aftermath of the 2015 dam disaster in Brazil’s Fundão mining waste facility continues to haunt Vale as the mining giant faces a fresh lawsuit amounting to $3.8 billion. Pogust Goodhead, representing a sizable cohort of 77,000 individuals, close to 1,000 businesses, and seven municipalities, has taken legal action against the company. This legal move is reminiscent of the ongoing UK case against BHP, adding another layer to Vale’s legal woes. Expanding Ripple: The Lingering Shadow of Tragedy The catastrophic rupture in November 2015 claimed 19 lives and left a trail of environmental devastation
