NGT48 Trial seeking damages to fans due to suspension of activities Settlement established April 8 19:49
The iGT group based in Niigata, NGT48, argued that the temporary suspension of activity was due to the assault of fans against members, and the operating company at the time brought together two fans The court, which had sought compensation for damages of 30 million yen, was settled on August 8, when two people paid several million yen.
Regarding NGT48, two male fans hit the home of Maho Yamaguchi who was a member, causing trouble, and the group's performances were temporarily suspended.
The operating company at the time had a damage of 30 million yen last year, saying that two people assaulted Mr. Yamaguchi's face and that this trouble triggered the loss of trust between members and made it difficult to operate. Has been filed in the Niigata District Court.
The two were arrested for alleged assault, but have since been charged and released.
The defendant had shown a fight in the trial, but according to the plaintiff's lawyer, the two parties paid a few million yen for discussion after receiving a proposal for a settlement by the court. It means that it has been established.
They also submitted apologies and acknowledged that there had been assaults pulling on the door, but had acknowledged that no other members were involved in the series of troubles. And that they did not participate in any of the events.
"I think it's a win-win settlement. I was able to achieve a certain degree of success, such as being able to prove the innocence of the other members," said plaintiff Kazuhiro Endo.
Defendants' lawyers, on the other hand, say, "I will refrain from commenting."