Facing a Tidal Wave of Class Actions

Class actions have been filed against the governors of Jakarta and North Sumatra and the Mayor of Solo for their negligence in handling floods. Will the court take action against executive officials?

May 28, 2002

The floods that inundated Jakarta in January are over. However, their disastrous effects are still visible, particularly to people who lost relatives, contracted serious illnesses, lost property or were forced to evacuate their homes. One group of 15 citizens have filed a class action against Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso at the Central Jakarta District Court. The judicial panel is expected to deliver its preliminary verdict on the matter thi

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