Unrecognized Minamata disease sufferers settle damages suit

Unrecognized Minamata disease sufferers settle damages suit

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Representatives of plaintiffs and others raise banners to celebrate a settlement of a damages suit filed by Minamata disease sufferers in front of the Kumamoto District Court in southwestern Japan on March 25, 2011. A group of unrecognized Minamata disease sufferers reached an out-of-court settlement the same day with Chisso Corp., the chemical maker responsible for causing the mercury-poisoning disease. (Kyodo)

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