South Africa hears historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children and women

By Amnesty International

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg will continue hearing a ground-breaking case brought by Zambian children and women against the mining giant Anglo American, seeking compensation for lead poisoning, human rights groups announced today. At the end of the 12-day hearing that opened on 20 January, the Court will decide whether to certify this […] The post South Africa hears historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children and women appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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