Director Breach of Duty

Former directors accused of failing to prevent and oversee quality data fabrication in violation of fiduciary duties.

1. Shareholder Derivative Suit against Former Kobe Steel Directors

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 平成30(ワ)883等 取締役等に対する損害賠償請求事件、共同訴訟参加事件
4. DefendantsHiroya KawasakiHiroshi TomonoPlaintiffsKobe Steel, Ltd.InstitutionsTokyo District CourtTokyo High CourtKobe Steel, Ltd.
5. Case Tags: Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit;Director Breach of Duty;Corporate Fraud;Tokyo High Court Judgment