Conversation so far:
Why did the family sue Royal Dutch Shell?
alleged human rights violations in Nigeria.
What type of company is Royal Dutch Shell?
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Did they win the lawsuit?
On 9 June 2009 Shell agreed to an out-of-court settlement of US$15.5 million to victims' families.
What did the family do with the money?
Some of the funding is also expected to be used to set up a development trust for the Ogoni people.
What is a detail about this topic that is interesting?
On 9 June 2009 Shell agreed to an out-of-court settlement of US$15.5 million to victims' families.

Question: Did the company try to fight the lawsuit?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Royal Dutch Shell try to fight the lawsuit against Ken Saro-Wiwa?