F.Flores v. Southern Peru Copper Corp., 343 F.3d 140 (2d. Cir. 2003).
●Group of Peruvian Ps sued U.S. Corp for alleged envtl fallout of copper smelting operations in Peru.
●Court determined Ps failed to establish the existence of a customary international law “right to life” or “right to health” or that international pollution violates customary international law.”
●Case was dismissed – but highlights yet another potential exposure to liability.