HudBay minerals, a CDN mining company can be held responsible for the actions of their subsidiary HMI Nickel in Guatemala. Justice Carole Brownâs ruling, handed down on Monday July 22nd, means that the claims of 13 Guatemalans can proceed to trial in Canadian courts. The decision opens the door to other cases in which companies could face liability on their home turf for incidents that happen overseas.
Scott Price talks with Cory Wanless lawyer for Klippensteins, Barristers & Solicitors, who was one of the lawyers who worked on the case. Cory will explain some context to the ruling and the affect it may have.