Fukushima thyroid cancer patient in Japan sues Tokyo Electric! Doctors revealed that the victims have very serious symptoms
In January 2022, some Japanese residents who had previously lived in Fukushima filed a class action lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court, claiming compensation from Tokyo Electric Power Company for thyroid cancer caused by the impact of radioactive materials from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. On the 13th local time, the Tokyo District Court held another hearing to hear this case. In the afternoon, hundreds of people gathered in front of the Tokyo District Court, demanding that TEPCO and the Japanese government take responsibility and compensate the plaintiff.
In 2011, a serious radioactive material leakage accident occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. At the time of the accident, the six plaintiffs were between the ages of 6 and 16. Between 2012 and 2018, they were diagnosed with thyroid cancer during thyroid tests conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture government. In 2022, six victims officially filed lawsuits demanding compensation from TEPCO and the Japanese government, with each victim claiming compensation ranging from 80 million to 100 million yen from TEPCO. According to the plaintiff's legal team, the number of plaintiffs in the "3.11 Children's Thyroid Cancer Litigation" has increased to 7.
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Lawyer for the plaintiff team: After the Fukushima nuclear accident, the plaintiffs suffered from thyroid cancer. We believe that the causal relationship between the two is inseparable, and we are waiting for the final judgment of the judge.
Plaintiff team lawyer: We will continue to work tirelessly and look forward to the court making a reasonable judgment.
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Doctor: Their symptoms are very severe, they are all enduring pain, receiving treatment, and their lives have undergone tremendous changes.
Participants in the gathering: A once happy life suddenly encountered a bolt from the blue, diagnosed with illness, and unable to live a normal life.
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The plaintiff's legal team stated that they have submitted an opinion compiled by an expert group to the court, requesting TEPCO and the Japanese government to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation and assume relevant responsibilities.
Participants: TEPCO tried to make the victims abandon the lawsuit by concealing the truth and refusing to admit. After the Fukushima nuclear accident, the incidence rate of thyroid cancer increased significantly. We would like to know what other reasons could be.
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Participants in the assembly: We hope that the court can make a reasonable judgment and effectively protect the rights and interests of the victims.