Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

TOKYO, Japan - Relatives of former tunnel construction workers, stricken by lung disease after working on state-ordered projects, rejoice June 20 after formally reaching a settlement with the state at the Tokyo High Court. They are the first among around 970 people who have filed lawsuits throughout Japan to seek compensation and have settled by giving up their claim to compensation in exchange for the state pledging to step up measures for workers against pneumoconiosis. (Kyodo)

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