Hausfeld, acting on behalf of 67 individuals from several Philippines communities whose family members were killed and/or whose homes were destroyed by Typhoon Odette, has sent a Letter Before Action (LBA) to Shell plc and The Shell Trading and Transport Company Limited (together, Shell).
The LBA notifies Shell of intended legal proceedings in England and Wales on behalf of its clients who suffered severe losses including serious property damage, personal injury, bereavement, psychological trauma, loss of earnings and a loss of cultural rights. The claimants intend to seek damages for these losses and further relief in relation to the violation of their constitutional right to a balanced ecology. The claim alleges that Shell’s actions materially contributed to anthropogenic climate change (ACC) which significantly intensified the typhoon’s impact and likelihood, thereby increasing the damage suffered by the clients.
Edward Craven KC, Toby Fisher and Kate Boakes are instructed by Hausfeld.
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