THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A Dutch appeals court ruled onFriday that Royal Dutch Shell could be held liable foroil spills at its Nigerian subsidiary, a ruling that could openthe way for more cases against the multi-national company.
The decision overturns a ruling by a lower court in 2013,which found the parent company could not be held liable. (Reporting by Anthony Deutsch; Editing by Mark Potter)