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Calls for justice for Vietnamese AO victims gain renewed support in France

Lawyer Christophe Lèguevaques described the struggle for justice for AO victims as both necessary and legitimate. He noted encouraging signs in the Court of Cassation’s review of Nga’s case and expressed his admiration for her determination and perseverance in pursuing justice on behalf of victims.

French Court of Cassation considers reopening Agent Orange lawsuit

According to lawyer Paul Mathonnet, the central legal question before the Court of Cassation is whether the activities of the US chemical companies constituted commercial operations or acts carried out in the exercise of state sovereignty.

AO lawsuit sees encouraging signal ahead of French top court hearing

The French Court of Cassation is expected to hold a public hearing on a lawsuit over the use of Agent Orange/dioxin during the Vietnam war filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of the toxic chemical, against major US chemical firms on June 16 in Paris.