Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

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The plaintiffs are suing the operator of the nuclear plant, saying radiation released in the accident caused their illnesses. It is the first group lawsuit filed by Fukushima residents over health problems allegedly linked to the disaster, their lawyers say. The plant operator told the court that they were not exposed to enough radiation to cause cancer.

1 month ago·Fukushima, Japan

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The Independent

Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

A Tokyo court has begun hearings in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at the time of its 2011 nuclear power plant disaster and later developed thyroid cancer

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

A Tokyo court began hearings Thursday in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at the time of its 2011 nuclear power plant disaster and later developed thyroid cancer.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

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Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

TOKYO — A Tokyo court began hearings Thursday in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at the time of its

1 month ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

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The Toronto Star

Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court began hearings Thursday in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at ...

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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