Smith v. Fronterra Co-Operative Group Limited

From Climate Litigation

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.

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Relevant Law and Principles[edit]

  • Public nuisance
  • Negligence
  • Breach of Duty of Care

Status[edit]

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

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