Ecuadoran villagers drag Chevron to Canadian court

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Phys.org - 11/29/12

People affected by US oil company Chevron prepare samples of earth and water contaminated with oil in Quito

Members of an organization of indigenous people affected by US oil company Chevron prepare samples of earth and water contaminated with oil during a rally in front of the National Court of Justice in Quito in July 2012. A 19-year court battle that resulted in a staggering US$18.3-billion judgment from an Ecuadoran court against Chevron last year moved to Canada.
A 19-year court battle that resulted in a staggering US$18.3-billion judgment from an Ecuadoran court against Chevron last year moved to Canada on Thursday as the plaintiffs seek to collect.

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