Smith v. Fronterra Co-Operative Group Limited

A man of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahu descent brought a suit against several greenhouse gas emitters in New Zealand, claiming that their emissions threatened lands that were of significance to him.

Relevant Law and Principles

 * Public nuisance
 * Negligence
 * Breach of Duty of Care

Status
The High Court of New Zealand Auckland Registry recognized the duty of care claim and dismissed the first public nuisance and negligence claims.

Links

 * Sabin Center Database
 * Grantham Research Institute
 * Case Analysis from Russell McVeagh