[sustran] Re: bus losses and lawsuits

[Stephen Browne]

John,

Concerning that case in Japan, the one that I remember was settled this
year in a place called Kawasaki, just outside of Tokyo. The suit was
taken by a group of local residents living next to an overhead
expressway, and they sued the local government for health damages. I
dont have any exact details, but if I remember correctly the case took
quite a while to reach a settlement, and it might have forced the
governement to install some anti-pollution barriers, whatever they may
be. The settlement was substantial, but as it was taken by around 300
people ( I think ) I dont know what the individual amounts were.
regards,
Steve