“The family of an engineer is suing Honda Development & Manufacturing of America saying ‘inhumane’ working conditions led to the man’s 2021 suicide inside a facility in Raymond, Ohio.
The lawsuit states Michael Narazaki, 55, who had worked for Honda for over 30 years, hanged himself in his office after months of grueling hours that his managers refused to address. He was working between 100 and 120 hours a week, according to the suit filed in the Union County Court of Common Pleas.
At the time of his death, he left several notes written on Honda letterhead. One said: “I’m so sorry I couldn’t get anything right on this project. Maybe this is the one thing I am getting right,” according to the suit.
He wrote that he hoped his death would help ease pressures on his Japanese and American colleagues. ‘They are drowning!’ he wrote.
Honda spokesperson Chris Abbruzzese issued a statement Thursday.
‘The loss of any associate is difficult, and we want to express our continued deepest sympathies to the Narazaki family for the loss of our associate Michael Narazaki,’ Abbruzzese wrote. ‘As this involves a legal matter, we are not able to comment further.’
Cincinnati law firm Freking, Myers & Reul is representing the family.
‘It truly shocks the conscience,’ lead attorney Austin LiPuma said. ‘My heart is broken for Michael’s wife, children, and for the community at large that knows how prolific Honda is as an employer. It’s truly shameful.'”
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