Remember how our ancestors fought the American Revolution over, among other things and

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8. In 1996, Metalclad sued the Mexican government

for the "right" to dispose of toxic waste in a Mexican town, even though a geological study showed that the toxic waste dump would contaminate local groundwater. The Mexican government lost and had to shell out $16 million dollars in compensation.

Canada has been sued by various corporations because its environmental laws are a "violation" of NAFTA. One such case is that of Ethyl Corporation, which was unhappy because Canada had banned the importation of a neurotoxic additive for gasoline. Canada lost the suit.

Australia was sued by an American tobacco company because of its health warnings on cigarette package.

South Korea was threatened with a lawsuit by a corporation over the government's plan to provide information about the country of origin of school lunches. The government withdrew the plan.