Legal Action:
The government of India took union Carbide to court in India in a civil suit. This solution has only minimal effects, for the government settled out of court for US$470 million, less than a sixth of the intended US$3 billion. This compensation wasn't even enough to cover the medical expenses of the living, let alone make up foe the deaths of loved ones. Additionally, much of the money was squandered on government projects in other regions of the country, never to reach those in need