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Oct 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Brazil prosecutors sue Shell over 2024 floods
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Shell’s subsidiary in Brazil on Oct. 9, seeking US$108 million over deadly floods in Rio Grande do Sul state in April and May 2024. The filing says Shell’s liability should reflect its estimated 2% share of historical global greenhouse gas emissions; the floods killed nearly 200 people and displaced 500,000.
WHO: Brazilian prosecutors
WHAT: Filed a lawsuit seeking US$108 million from Shell’s Brazilian subsidiary over flood damages.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Prosecutors say the suit seeks accountability for Shell’s environmental and climate-related responsibilities and compensation for collective material and moral damages from the extreme weather event.
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