Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Class Compensation Class Action Litigation reduced from the first instance Tokyo High Court March 17, 17:35
In a class action lawsuit in which more than 300 residents, such as Odaka-ku, Minamisoma-shi, Fukushima Prefecture who were ordered to evacuate in the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, sought compensation from TEPCO, the life of the Tokyo High Court in the second instance has changed significantly. Although he acknowledged the alimony, he sentenced the judgment to be 1 million yen per person, less than the first trial.
316 residents in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, were forced to evacuate after receiving evacuation orders and 8.5 million yen per person paid based on national guidelines, saying they were deprived of their right to live in their hometown. And appealed to TEPCO for an additional 18 million yen in alimony.
The Tokyo District Court in the first instance ordered an award of 3 million yen per person, and both sides had appealed.
Judge Murata of the Tokyo High Court ruled in a court ruling on the 17th that the award for evacuees could not exceed 8.5 million yen paid based on national guidelines.
While recognizing that the basics of living have changed significantly, he said, "It must be kept at a level that assumes evacuees with little impact because it is a common award for all. In return, it is possible to return home, "he ordered TEPCO to pay 363 million yen, including an award fee of 1 million yen per person, which is less than the first trial.
Following the Sendai High Court on December 12, this is the second judgment in a second instance of a class action lawsuit involving the damage of the nuclear power plant accident, all of which have been ordered to compensate TEPCO.
Plaintiff "sorry that the actual situation of the damage is not reflected"
Following the ruling, the initiating residents held a conference in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. Attorney Junichiro Hironaka, a representative of the residents, said, "This is a very disappointing and terrible ruling. There is no point in bringing a trial to the group if it is determined that only the commonalities can be damaged by all." Said.
Akira Ei (79), a representative of the plaintiffs, said, “I was forced to evacuate in a nuclear accident, my family was separated, and my life was lost. The actual situation of the damage was not reflected in the ruling. That's it. "
TEPCO "Considering response"
TEPCO commented, "We will scrutinize the contents of the judgment and consider how to respond."