The Kobe District Court has begun hearing a lawsuit brought by the bereaved family seeking damages from the company after a former manager of the conveyor-belt sushi chain Kappa Sushi developed depression and died by suicide. The company has indicated that it will contest the case.
The Kobe District Court has begun hearing a lawsuit brought by the bereaved family seeking damages over the death of a former Kappa Sushi manager. The complaint alleges that long working hours and overwork caused the suicide, and the family is seeking compensation from the company.
In response to the plaintiffs’ claims, the defendant, the company operating Kappa Sushi, has stated that it will contest the case. The court’s findings of fact and its determination of causation are expected to be key issues going forward.