DBCP massively used in US and Central America’s agriculture
1960
animal studies show that DBCP harms sperm quality in mammals
1977
first restriction from OSHA and EPA of DBCP use in the US
1979
most of agricultural use of DBCP banned in US
1985
DBCP use was stopped in Nicaragua
1993
thousands of ex-workers tested positive to sterility in the region of Chinandega
1995
trial against Dow Company, Shell Oil Companie. and Occidental Chemical Company in the US, Will not succeed because returned to Nicaragua
2000
Law n°354 – Government of Nicaragua – established to compensate workers exposed trial against Dow Company, Shell Oil Companie. and Occidental Chemical Company in Nicaragua judgement considered unfair by US court
2018
trial against Dow Company, Shell Oil Companie. and Occidental Chemical Company in France