Tottori Accepts Liability in Death of Disabled Teen at Care Facility

In an accident in March 2025 at the “Prefectural Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center,” a residential facility for children with disabilities in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, a resident (then 14) fell from a stretcher, suffered fractures, and later died. On the 23rd, the prefectural government released the results of its investigation. As to causes, it pointed to failures to thoroughly ensure safety, including in the operation of equipment, as well as a lack of shared caregiving methods tailored to each resident. Episode notes: ‘Tottori Accepts Liability in Death of Disabled Teen at Care Facility': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/03/25/tottori-accepts-liability-in-death-of-disabled-teen-at-care-facility/