I want to ask a question about Int. Business Law, So the case is the SS Small, w

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I want to ask a question about Int. Business Law,

So the case is the SS Small, which belonged to the Small Shipping Co., negligently ran aground on a shoal in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, spilling its entire load of some 5 million barrels of crude oil. The oil has washed ashore in Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, and Libya.

Each of these countries has brought suit in Country Z against the Small Shipping Co., its sister companies, and Big Shipping Lines. The sister companies and Big Shipping Lines have asked the court to dismiss the complaints against them. They contend that the Small Shipping Co. is a separate company and is solely liable for its own torts.

How should the court rule?

I hope you can find the best solution and answer, thank you.

Explanation / Answer

The crude oil was spilled in the water causing pollution on the seashore of the countries involved. The small shipping co. should pay for the damages due to pollution on seashores of each countries after thorough audit for the real figures.

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