Court dismisses policyholders' suit against insurance firms

Court dismisses policyholders' suit against insurance firms

OSAKA, Japan - Policyholders of Nippon Life Insurance Co. and Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. enter the Osaka District Court on July 18. The court dismissed their lawsuit demanding the firms' four former and incumbent presidents return money donated to political parties including the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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