Key facts
- A $150 million settlement was reached for 1,373 Peruvians.
- The Peruvians allege they were poisoned by a toxic smelter.
- Cardinal Pedro Barreto called the settlement a "historic milestone."
- The settlement was reached out-of-court.
- The legal battle lasted 19 years.
- The lawsuit was against Doe Run Company.
- Doe Run Company is a subsidiary of Renco Group.
A landmark $150 million settlement has been finalized for 1,373 individuals in Peru who claim they suffered lead poisoning due to a toxic smelter. Cardinal Pedro Barreto hailed the agreement as a "historic milestone" for the affected communities. The settlement was reached out-of-court, bringing a conclusion to a protracted legal battle that spanned 19 years. The legal action was directed against the Doe Run Company, identified as a subsidiary of the Renco Group, which operated the smelter.