Tokyo High Court Judgment

2025 appellate court decision reducing but upholding damages against former executives of Kobe Steel.

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