In Mexico as in many other countries, environmental liability is a highly important matter for legal entities. Directors or legal representatives are responsible for acts or omission offenses.
Under the Federal Civil Code (“Code”) legal entities are liable for the damages and injuries caused by their legal representatives arising through the performance of their duties. However, the Code also recognizes that whoever makes payment for the damages and injuries caused by the employees, workers or officers may claim restitution for such amounts from the person who committed the act. There are two ways to pay damages to the victim, either by restore the situation to its previous conditions or by indemnifying the victim.
Environmental liability