State loses damages suit over lung disease for 4th time

State loses damages suit over lung disease for 4th time

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Supporters rejoice in front of the Tokushima District Court on March 28 after the court ordered the state to pay a total of 57.2 million yen in damages to 26 people who contracted pneumoconiosis during state-ordered tunnel construction projects. The decision marks the state's fourth straight loss in similar lawsuits filed with 11 district courts. (Kyodo)

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