Former member of Communist Party expelled from party files suit seeking cancellation and compensation. Nobuyuki Shochiku criticized then-Chairman Shii, who had served as the committee chairman for more than 20 years.
He argued that an election should be held. In response, the Communist Party imposed the most severe expulsion on Shochik for violating the party's rules, which stipulated that he would not engage in acts hostile to the party. They are seeking compensation of 5.5 million yen, including compensation.