176 Fukushima evacuees settle damages claims with Tepco
Tokyo Electric Power settled with 176 Fukushima evacuees who fled after the March 2011 triple meltdown, reaching agreement at the Sapporo High Court. Plaintiffs dropped damages claims against the government. Tepco apologized for irreparable harm; settlement terms were not disclosed. Lawyers said the amount was inadequate but reflected their claims after Supreme Court rulings limited government liability.