A Kenyan court ruled a lawsuit against British oil giant BP over 1980s toxic waste can proceed. Petitioners allege oil exploration contaminated groundwater, killing 500+ people and thousands of livestock.
This "historical injustice" case could open the door for more legal action across Kenya.
The Environment and Land court at Isiolo has ruled that a class action lawsuit against British oil giant BP can proceed to a full hearing, in a case that alleges toxic waste left behind from oil…
