Japan high court overturns Fukushima disaster compensation ruling

Japan high court overturns Fukushima disaster compensation ruling

The Tokyo High Court on Friday overturned the earlier district court ruling against the former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to pay compensation of 13 trillion yen ($90 billion) for their failure to prevent the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, according to local media. The High Court’s ruling centered around TEPCO management’s failure to implement countermeasures following the government’s long-term eart…

Japanese Court Dismisses Damage Claims Against Utility Executives in Fukushima Disaster Case - Afric Info

Tokyo Court’s Decision on Fukushima Disaster Sparks Renewed Debate on Executive Accountability In a landmark judgment, the Tokyo District Court has dismissed damage claims against senior executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) concerning the devastating Fukushima nuclear accident in March 2011. This verdict has reignited intense discussions about corporate responsibility and governance following one of the most severe nuclear…