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The Japanese government has agreed to compensate a construction worker who was exposed to asbestos, settling a lawsuit that challenged the rejection of his compensation claim.

A businessman from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, alleges that his grandfather loaned ₹35,000 to the British government during World War I, a claim he is now pursuing for compensation.

The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that individuals can seek compensation for adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccination without being in a coma.

Fukushima's Minamisoma city faces a compensation claim for unauthorized use of illustrations in a reconstruction plan following the 2011 nuclear accident.

Businessman Roman Janoušek was denied a claim for lost profits by the Czech Supreme Court regarding the Chambon case, but the court ordered a lower court to reconsider his request for compensation for legal costs.

Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.

The family of a 7-year-old girl murdered in Nagasaki, Japan, has filed a third lawsuit for compensation totalling approximately 70 million yen, having never received any payment from the convicted murderer.

Drivers in Lithuania are struggling with damages caused by potholes and are seeking guidance on claiming compensation from insurers and local authorities.

Russian state TV is addressing the rise of 'black widows'—women quickly marrying soldiers heading to the front lines in Ukraine to claim financial compensation for their deaths.

The CEAV has denied compensation for the family of a Pemex supervisor killed by fuel thieves, despite a human rights recommendation supporting their claim.

An additional 30,000 students have joined a legal claim for compensation regarding their university studies affected by the Covid pandemic, increasing the total number of claimants to nearly 200,000.

The NHS is set to increase its expenditure on settling childbirth negligence lawsuits following a Supreme Court ruling that allows children to claim compensation for future income loss due to catastrophic injuries.

MNG Gold Liberia has accepted the EPA's findings regarding a hydrochloric acid spill and rejected a US$1 million compensation claim from affected residents.

The São Paulo Court of Justice denied a 103,400 BRL compensation claim from a truck driver who was attacked with a hoe handle by a public security guard in Itanhaém, citing personal motives rather than public duty.

Many UK passengers are unaware of their rights to claim compensation for travel disruptions on trains, flights, and tubes, despite significant amounts going unclaimed every year.

Bad Bunny faces a lawsuit from two Jamaican producers who claim to have created the rhythm used in reggaeton, raising significant questions about music rights and compensation.

The report discusses the necessary steps for claiming compensation from insurers for damages caused by Storm Nils, which recently impacted France.

Former President Donald Trump has claimed ownership of half of a bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada, threatening to block its inauguration unless given compensation.

Celtic Football Club is faced with a new compensation claim related to historical allegations of sexual abuse by former coach Frank Cairney.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project missed a court-set deadline to compensate communities affected by the Katse Dam, leading to new demands for compensation from various associations.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project has failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to compensate affected communities, prompting additional claims from more community associations.

A reckless driver, who was attempting to evade police, collided with a police car and later tried to claim insurance compensation for the damages.

A male employee of the Kyushu Defense Bureau, after not receiving any response for over two years to his power harassment claim, successfully sued the government for compensation, resulting in a court ruling ordering the payment of damages.

The High Court will deliberate on a case concerning the liability of the cement carrier MV Goliath for sinking two tugboats and damaging a wharf in Tasmania, with TasPorts seeking $22 million in compensation.

The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal in Kyiv has mandated Russia to compensate Azovmash approximately US$19.5 million for damages, reversing an earlier ruling that dismissed the claim.

Manchester United is reportedly facing a £12 million compensation bill after sacking head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff, despite his previous claim to leave without discussing compensation.