Summary
- BHP is facing the largest class action suit in English legal history over its role in the 2015 collapse of a dam in Brazil.
- The suit relates to allegations of negligence and potential damages amounting to $44 billion.
- More than 620,000 claimants are involved, making it the largest case of its kind heard in England.
- BHP will defend itself against accusations of funding the expansion of the dam despite knowing the risks.