page_title: International Rights Advocates v. Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla
section_title: Democratic Republic of the Congo's global supply
hierarchical_section_title: International Rights Advocates v. Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla / Democratic Republic of the Congo's global supply
context_page_description: The International Rights Advocates groups represented by Terrance Collingsworth has filed a class complaint for injunctive relief and damages class-action lawsuit against Apple, Microsoft, Dell, and Tesla. The case was filed on December 15, 2019, and is currently in motion. The Counsel for the Plaintiff is representing fourteen Congolese parents and children seeking relief and damage fees for these companies aiding and abetting the use of young children in the Democratic Republic of Congo cobalt mining seen. The Plaintiff also pursues relief on the common law basis of negligent supervision, enrichment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
context_section_description: The DRC is rich in natural resources such as copper, tin, tungsten, tantalum, gold, and most importantly, cobalt. About seventy-five percent of the cobalt supply globally comes from the Katanga “copper belt.” This belt is a part of a world-class cobalt and copper deposit that stretches from northeastern Zambia all the way to the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt is a crucial component when it comes to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are immensely valuable to companies like Tesla and Apple, who are acclaimed in the field of technology and electronics. According to the case filed by the International Rights Advocates group, all companies accused in the lawsuit were knowingly profiting and providing provision to the mining system in DRC.
caption: Cobalt ore
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