Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - US

Illustration - The New York Times is suing the Pentagon ("Department of War") over a series of restrictions on the press that limit information and, consequently, press freedom. December 5, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

The logo of "Kuwo Music" is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, December 15, 2023.

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

The logo of "Kuwo Music" is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, December 15, 2023.

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

MCSC Sues KUWO For Infringement

The logo of "Kuwo Music" is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, December 15, 2023.

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

People attend a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

People attend a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

People attend a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Lawyer and Legal Advisor for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Celorio Alcantara speaks to the media on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Alejandro Celorio Alcantara, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Mexican ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, during the first day of a two-day hearing in the case brought by Mexico against Ecuador. Mexico has filed a complaint with the ICJ in response to a police raid on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, during which Ecuadorian former Vice President Jorge Glas was arrested. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Andres Teran Parral, and Director of International Affairs and Arbitration, Ana Maria Larrea, are among the distinguished attendees at a pivotal public hearing. Here, Mexico presents its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking urgent measures against Ecuador. The request stems from an armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico alleges as a flagrant violation of international law. As the courtroom buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are fixed on the unfolding legal drama, poised to shape the course of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Lawyer and Legal Advisor for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Celorio Alcantara speaks to the media on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Andres Teran Parral, and Director of International Affairs and Arbitration, Ana Maria Larrea, are among the distinguished attendees at a pivotal public hearing. Here, Mexico presents its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking urgent measures against Ecuador. The request stems from an armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico alleges as a flagrant violation of international law. As the courtroom buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are fixed on the unfolding legal drama, poised to shape the course of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Lawyer and Legal Advisor for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Celorio Alcantara speaks to the media on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Lawyer and Legal Advisor for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Celorio Alcantara speaks to the media on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Lawyer and Legal Advisor for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Celorio Alcantara speaks to the media on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law. The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

Ecuador Sues Mexico At ICJ - The Hague

A general view of the Peace Palace on the day of a public hearing where Mexico is set to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures against Ecuador over the armed raid on the Mexican embassy, which Mexico says is a violation of international law, The Hague, Netherlands, April 30, 2024. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone markets

STORY: U.S. Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone markets SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General STORYLINE: The U.S. Justice Department, along with 16 other state and district attorneys general, on Thursday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly over smartphones. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General "Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law. Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies break the law. We allege that Apple has employed a strate

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

French journalist Nicolas Poincaré and his lawyer Maître Soussen at the court in Paris, France on October 30, 2023. The defamation trial was initiated following a complaint from Faure Gnassingbe, who accuses the journalist of having described him as a dictator, corrupt , and having transformed Lomé into a drug trafficking hub. Faure Gnassingbe, president of Togo since 2005, claims that Nicolas Poincaré's statements in his reports are defamatory and have damaged his reputation. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

French journalist Nicolas Poincaré and his lawyer Maître Soussen at the court in Paris, France on October 30, 2023. The defamation trial was initiated following a complaint from Faure Gnassingbe, who accuses the journalist of having described him as a dictator, corrupt , and having transformed Lomé into a drug trafficking hub. Faure Gnassingbe, president of Togo since 2005, claims that Nicolas Poincaré's statements in his reports are defamatory and have damaged his reputation. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

Illustration: Gree Electric Sues AUX Air Conditioning

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 17, 2023 - Illustration: Gree Electric sues AUX Air Conditioning, July 17, 2023, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued Oaks Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the AUX booth at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the AUX booth at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Gree Sues AUX

Gree Sues AUX

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of Gree Electric Appliances at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, China, April 27, 2023. On July 18, 2023, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. added a court announcement, and the related case was Gree Electric Appliance sued AUX Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. and other seven defendants for infringement of trade secrets disputes and claimed 99 million yuan.

Federal gov't sues U.S. railroad over discharge of pollutants, hazardous substances

STORY: Federal gov't sues U.S. railroad over discharge of pollutants, hazardous substances DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of NTSB investigators at the site of the train derailment (courtesy of NTSB) 2. aerial footage of derailed freight train in East Palestine, Ohio (courtesy of NTSB) STORYLINE: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday a complaint against Norfolk Southern related to a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month. The complaint seeks penalties and injunctive relief for "the unlawful discharge of pollutants, oil, and hazardous substances," and declaratory judgment on liability for past and future costs. On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials, including hazardous substances, pollutants, and oil derailed in East Palestine, a community of approximately 5,000 residents located on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The derailment resulted in a pile of burning rail cars,

U.S. state Ohio sues railroad Norfolk Southern over train derailment

STORY: U.S. state Ohio sues railroad Norfolk Southern over train derailment DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE YOST, Ohio Attorney General 2. various of aerial footage showing the derailed freight train in East Palestine, Ohio STORYLINE: The U.S. state of Ohio sued railroad Norfolk Southern on Tuesday over the train derailment in the state's East Palestine last month. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a 58-count civil lawsuit in federal court seeking to hold Norfolk Southern financially responsible for the Feb. 3 incident. Yost's office said the train derailment caused the release of over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals, "recklessly endangering" both the health of area residents and Ohio's natural resources. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE YOST, Ohio Attorney General "This derailment was entirely avoidable and I'm concerned that Norfolk Southern is maybe putting profits for their own company above the healt

Survivor of Vietnam War massacre sues South Korean government

Survivor of Vietnam War massacre sues South Korean government

SEOUL, South Korea, April 21 Kyodo - Photo taken in Seoul on April 21, 2020, shows supporters of Nguyen Thi Thanh, a survivor of an alleged civilian massacre by South Korean troops during the Vietnam War, gathering in Seoul on April 21, 2020, after the 59-year-old Vietnamese women filed a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government with a district court.

Filipino woman sues nursing care provider for unpaid wages

Filipino woman sues nursing care provider for unpaid wages

OSAKA, Japan - Chona Ishihara, a Filipino woman who used to work for a nursing care provider in western Japan, attends a press conference in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 28, 2014, after filing a lawsuit to demand unpaid wages from her former employer. She said Juju Corp. imposed an excessive workload and she is seeking around 5.8 million yen in compensation.

Chinese group sues Mitsubishi Materials over wartime forced labor

Chinese group sues Mitsubishi Materials over wartime forced labor

SHIJIAZHUANG, China - A lawyer representing 149 Chinese plaintiffs speaks to reporters in Shijiazhuang, Heibei Province, on April 2, 2014, after filing a lawsuit against Japan's Mitsubishi Materials Corp seeking 227 million yuan (about $37 million) in compensation from the company for wartime forced labor in Japan.

Chinese group sues Japanese firms over wartime forced labor

Chinese group sues Japanese firms over wartime forced labor

BEIJING, China - Kang Jian, a lawyer representing a group of 37 people suing two Japanese companies over wartime force labor, holds up a copy of charging documents during a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 26, 2014, after filing a lawsuit with the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court to seek compensation of 1 million yuan (about $163,000) for each victim of wartime forced labor in Japan.