70 plaintiffs accept settlement over black lung suit

SAPPORO, Japan - Plaintiffs in a suit seeking damages for black lung problems caused by working at Hokkaido's coal mines hold up photos of the victims of black lung in front of the Sapporo High Court in Sapporo on Dec. 15 after they reached an out-of-court settlement with the state. (Kyodo)

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