In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs at the Prime Minister's Office on the 18th after receiving a decision of the Supreme Court recognizing the liability of the country, and the country is aiming for an early resolution. In addition to showing the policy of paying settlement money, we will express our apologies.
In a class action in which former workers complained of health problems after inhaling asbestos from building materials at a construction site and suffering from diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma, the Supreme Court held liability for the government and building material manufacturers on the 17th. I handed down the judgment to admit.
In response to this, the working teams of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have settled a maximum of 13 million yen to the plaintiffs for the early resolution of the proceedings, considering that the proceedings of other class proceedings are continuing in various places. He summarized the remedies such as payment and expressed his intention to accept it.
Prime Minister Suga will meet with the plaintiffs and lawyers at the Prime Minister's Office on the 18th, and will show the policy of paying the plaintiffs a settlement money etc. according to the relief measures summarized by the ruling party and express his apology. I am.