The legal battle over oil spill claims in Nigeria’s Niger Delta took a significant turn as London’s High Court refused to dismiss key allegations against Shell. These claims, brought forward by two affected Nigerian communities, are set to proceed to a trial scheduled for March 2027. The decision came despite efforts by law firm Debevoise & Plimpton to limit these claims. Shell and its former subsidiary have denied the accusations pertaining to the environmental damage caused by the oil spill.
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