High court rejects damages suit filed by Nagoya flood victims

High court rejects damages suit filed by Nagoya flood victims

NAGOYA, Japan - Plaintiffs walk to the Nagoya High Court on Feb. 21. The court upheld a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Nagoya residents who sought compensation from the city of Nagoya for failing to prevent property damage caused by a massive flood in September 2000. (Kyodo)

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