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On December 28, reports from Los Angeles media revealed that eight U.S. Navy crew members from the aircraft carrier *Ronald Reagan* have filed a lawsuit against Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in a U.S. court, accusing the company of concealing the true extent of damage at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant during the 2011 disaster. The crew was exposed to high levels of radiation while operating near the area, and they now seek compensation and medical support for their health issues.
The lawsuit, filed with the Federal District Court in San Diego, California, claims that TEPCO and the Japanese government colluded to mislead both the U.S. military and the public about the actual risks of nuclear radiation. According to the plaintiffs, TEPCO issued false and misleading information regarding the dangers posed by the Fukushima incident, putting lives at risk. The crew members argue that this misinformation led to unnecessary exposure and long-term health consequences.
Each of the eight plaintiffs is demanding $10 million in damages, along with a $30 million penalty against TEPCO, and a $100 million fund to cover their medical treatment. The case highlights the ongoing global impact of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, which was triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami. At the time, the *Ronald Reagan* was stationed near Japan’s coast, with over 5,500 sailors aboard. The eight crew members who filed the lawsuit were working on the deck and air silos when the accident occurred.
In addition, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima on December 29 to inspect the cleanup efforts. He described the task as one of the greatest challenges in human history, emphasizing the scale of the disaster and the difficulty in managing the site. "The large-scale shutdown of the Fukushima plant is an unprecedented challenge," he said. "Successful containment will help move Fukushima and Japan toward recovery."
This legal action underscores the lingering effects of the Fukushima disaster and raises important questions about transparency, accountability, and the long-term health impacts on those exposed to radiation. As the case moves forward, it may set a significant precedent for how nuclear accidents are handled and who bears responsibility for the resulting harm.