Tunnel workers, state to settle damages suits over lung disease

Tunnel workers, state to settle damages suits over lung disease

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) shake hands with one of former tunnel construction workers stricken by lung disease after working on state-ordered projects at his office on June 18. They are expected to reach a negotiated settlement with the government on their civil lawsuits later in the day. (Kyodo)

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