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Families sue US over jet fuel leak that contaminated Oahu water

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Four military families are suing the U.S. government, alleging the military's negligence caused the release of fuel that contaminated their drinking water and sickened their families in Hawaii. This is the first federal lawsuit filed against the government in conjunction with the water crisis, which affected about 100,000 people. The lawsuit alleges negligence, nuisance, medical negligence, failure to treat, delayed care and infliction of emotional distress.

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4 families sue US over Navy fuel-tainted Oahu tap water - West Hawaii Today

HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy “harbored toxic secrets” when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians on Oahu, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday from four families who say they’re still suffering from seizures, gastrointestinal disorders and neurological issues.

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Lawsuit: Families still suffering after Navy contaminated Hawaii tap water

Families say they're still suffering after thousands of gallons of jet fuel leaked into a well that supplied water to homes and offices in and around the base.

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Lawsuit: Families still suffering after Navy contaminated Hawaii tap water

Families say they're still suffering after thousands of gallons of jet fuel leaked into a well that supplied water to homes and offices in and around the base.

3 years ago

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Lawsuit: Families still suffering after Navy contaminated Hawaii tap water

Families say they're still suffering after thousands of gallons of jet fuel leaked into a well that supplied water to homes and offices in and around the base.

3 years ago

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Lawsuit filed against Navy for Red Hill water symptoms

The first federal lawsuit was filed against the Navy in response to the Red Hill water contamination, according to attorneys at Just Well Law, PLLC and the Hosoda Law Group.

3 years ago·Honolulu, United States

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4 families sue US over Navy fuel-tainted Hawaii tap water

Families say they're still suffering after thousands of gallons of jet fuel leaked into a well that supplied water to homes and offices in and around the base.

3 years ago

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