21 more plaintiffs reach settlement in hepatitis-C damages suit

21 more plaintiffs reach settlement in hepatitis-C damages suit

TOKYO, Japan - Some of the 21 plaintiffs from 11 prefectures suing the state and drug makers for hepatitis-C damages respond to questions from reporters in Tokyo after they settled their suit with the state in Tokyo on Feb. 29. (Kyodo)

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