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.
Background[edit]
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.