What is the ratio in Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell?

A parent company's general policies and public statements about environmental standards are insufficient to establish a direct duty of care without evidence of actual assumption of responsibility over specific operations.

What did the court decide in Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell?

The Supreme Court held that Royal Dutch Shell did not owe a duty of care to Nigerian communities, as general corporate policies were insufficient to establish legal responsibility.

Why is Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell important for company law?

It clarifies the restrictive limits of parent company liability and prevents corporate social responsibility statements from automatically creating legal duties to third parties.

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