Tokyo High Court ordering responsibility and compensation for the asbestos-damaged countries at the construction site

Tokyo High Court August 28, 19:15, recognizing the responsibility of the asbestos-damaged countries and others at the construction site

In a trial in which a former worker who inhaled asbestos at a construction site complained of health damage, the Tokyo High Court, which was the second trial, acknowledged the responsibilities of the government and some building material manufacturers after the first trial, and the total of 900 million I ordered compensation for the yen excess.

A total of 64 former workers and bereaved families who were working at construction sites in Kanagawa prefecture asked for compensation as they inhaled asbestos and became ill such as lung cancer, and the Yokohama District Court of the first trial in 2017, the state and building materials We ordered payment of more than 300 million yen for the two manufacturers.

In the decision of the second court on 28th, Tokyo Metropolitan Court's presiding judge Masatoshi Murakami said, "The country should have obliged to use "protective equipment" to prevent the inhalation of dust from 1975 at the latest". Acknowledged the responsibility of the country.

On top of that, we ordered the country to pay more than 400 million yen, and the three building material manufacturers about 569 million yen.

In addition, the so-called single-person master who was undertaking the work individually was rejected in the first trial, but the second trial acknowledged the national responsibility.

According to the defense counsel, 13 cases have now been issued in order to claim compensation to the national government in a nationwide lawsuit concerning damage to asbestos at construction sites, and there are calls for relief measures such as the fund system.

Also, the Supreme Court, for the first time in a series of lawsuits, decided to open an argument to hear both parties' opinions this October, and the judgment is noteworthy.

Attorney General “Country needs a system for victim relief early”

At the post-judgment press conference, Attorney Nishimura, attorney-in-chief, said, "We were able to obtain compensation for the so-called single master who was not approved in the first trial, and we were able to obtain a great judgment. I want them to accept this and build a system to rescue the victims as soon as possible."

Michiko Mochizuki, one of the plaintiffs, who was undertaking cleaning work before handing over the house, said, ``Many of the victims will die, and they will come to the trial with the thought of killing their lives. Yes, all plaintiffs were somehow rescued and very relieved."

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare "Consider discussions with related ministries and agencies"

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commented, "We recognize that some of the national claims have not been accepted. We would like to examine the decision and discuss the response while discussing with the relevant ministries and agencies."