Tokyo appeals court overturns €84 billion fine imposed on Tepco chiefs over Fukushima nuclear disaster, ruling tsunami unpredictable
Sanziana Georgescu
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<p>The Tokyo district court has overturned a record €84 billion fine imposed on the four heads of Tepco, the operator of the Fukushima power plant, following a legal action brought by shareholders. They argued that the 2011 nuclear disaster could have been prevented by appropriate measures. The court concluded that the tsunami was unforeseeable and the negligence allegations were not substantiated. The trial was a significant moment in Japan's legal history, given the devastating impact of the accident on human lives and the environment.
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