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What are the potential long-term impacts of this case on the ability of victims of corporate environmental disasters in developing countries to hold corporations accountable?

The long legal battle underscores the difficulties in prosecuting multinational corporations for environmental damage in developing countries. The Amsterdam court's decision on admissibility will set a precedent, impacting future attempts to seek justice for similar cases. The involvement of European lawyers funded by an insurance company shows the growing role of private actors in supporting victims of corporate malfeasance.