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Chevron vs. Ecuador

Chevron vs. Ecuador. Katie Redes , Brianna Klinge , Katie Ogle, Cameron Serba , Emily Hassett , and Jeton Grajqevci. The Dilemma. 18 billion gallons of hazardous water dumped 900 unlined pits, allowing contamination Devastated environment in Lago Agrio

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Chevron vs. Ecuador

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  1. Chevron vs. Ecuador Katie Redes, Brianna Klinge, Katie Ogle, Cameron Serba, Emily Hassett, and JetonGrajqevci

  2. The Dilemma • 18 billion gallons of hazardous water dumped • 900 unlined pits, allowing contamination • Devastated environment in LagoAgrio • Health implications including cancer and birth defects

  3. Contaminated Land • Used for • Fishing • Bathing • Drinking

  4. Lengthy Process • Texaco entered Ecuador in 1964 • Plaintiffs first filed suit in 1993 • Texaco engaged • In 2001, US district court dismissed case • Chevron aqcuires Texaco • 2003, plaintiffs file suit in Ecuador • 2011, Chevron files suit against plaintiffs and lawyers for racketeering (prevents plaintiffs from enforcing favorable judgement outside their county)

  5. Also in 2011 • Judge Zambrano issues ruling of up to $18 billion payable by Chevron to plaintiffs • Other legal proceedings follow appealing and discoursing whether court findings are applicable in other countries • Chevron = 0 assets in Ecuador

  6. David vs. Goliath • Indigenous population vs. multinational • Chevron’s purchasing power • Chevron greenwashing to protect image • Chevron paid $5 million in one quarter to urge US politicians to cut off preferential trade agreements with Ecuador.

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