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Apr262022
Hawaii News Now

Hawaii family sues maker of electric hydrofoil surfboard over youth surf champion’s injury

Hawaii News NowApril 26, 2022

A third wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with a COVID-19 outbreak at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo that has killed 27 residents. Kona attorney Jeffrey…

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Oct152020
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Third suit filed in fatal veterans home COVID-19 outbreak

Hawaii Tribune HeraldOctober 15, 2020

A third wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with a COVID-19 outbreak at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo that has killed 27 residents. Kona attorney Jeffrey…

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Oct92020
Hawaii News Now

Report: Hilo veterans home employee stayed on the job for 3 days after COVID-19 exposure

Hawaii News NowOctober 9, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo may have begun with an employee who worked ― despite being linked to a large cluster. That conclusion…

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Oct32020
The Garden Island

3 more deaths, 87 new cases

The Garden IslandOctober 3, 2020

HONOLULU — State Department of Health officials Friday reported three additional coronavirus-related deaths on O‘ahu and 87 new infections statewide, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to…

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Oct12020
Hawaii News Now

Family seeks answers on a father’s final days battling COVID-19 at veterans home

Hawaii News NowOctober 1, 2020

From gently cradling his first grandchild to being a source of support on special days, family meant everything to Chris Drayer. Now his sons say they’re honoring that legacy by…

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Oct12020
Civil Beat

Family Sues Okutsu Veterans Homes Over COVID-19 Death

Civil BeatOctober 1, 2020

The family of a decorated Vietnam veteran who was infected with COVID-19 and died at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has sued Utah-based Avalon Health Care, which manages the home.…

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Oct12020
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Lawsuit filed against Avalon in vets home COVID-19 death

Hawaii Tribune HeraldOctober 1, 2020

The family of a veteran who died from COVID-19 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility’s management, Avalon Health Care Group. The…

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Sep302020
Star Advertiser

Family sues Hilo nursing home operator after coronavirus-related death of Vietnam War veteran

Star AdvertiserSeptember 30, 2020

Big Island attorney Jeffrey Foster has filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of the sons of the late Chris Drayer, who died after contracting COVID-19 at Yukio Okutsu State…

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Sep302020
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Wrongful death suit filed in veterans home COVID-19 death

Hawaii Tribune HeraldSeptember 30, 2020

Attorney Jeffrey Foster says based on recent findings in reports issued by the VA and Hawaii Emergency Management officials, basic precautions to stop the spread of the virus were ignored.…

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Sep252020
Hawaii News Now

As Death Toll At Hilo Veteran’s Home Mounts, Family Calls For Criminal Investigation

Hawaii News NowSeptember 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 death toll at Hilo’s Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home continues to mount, one family of a resident at the facility is demanding a criminal investigation. Mary Benevides says…

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Nov262019
Big Island Now

Honoka‘a Woman Indicted in Connection to Foster Child’s Death

Big Island NowNovember 26, 2019

“For the last two and a half years, the Garett-Garcia family has been stuck in a purgatory, waiting for Fabian’s killer to be held legally accountable for Fabian’s death. While…

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Nov122019
Maui News

Family of man killed in mall bathroom files wrongful death lawsuit

Maui NewsNovember 12, 2019

Captain Cook, Hawaii island, attorney Jeffrey Foster filed the lawsuit on behalf of Cerezo’s mother, Patricia Villarruel, who is personal representative of his estate, and a representative of his minor…

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Nov72019
Hawaii News Now

In suit, family claims fatal machete attack at Maui mall was preventable

Hawaii News NowNovember 7, 2019

The family of a Maui man killed in a brutal machete attack at Queen Kaahumanu Center is suing the mall, its security firm and Maui County, claiming his death could…

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Nov12019
Hawaii News Now

Big Island woman indicted for murder in connection with foster child’s death

Hawaii News NowNovember 1, 2019

“For the last two and a half years, the Garett-Garcia family has been stuck in a purgatory, waiting for Fabian’s killer to be held legally accountable for Fabian’s death,” said…

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May62019
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Attorney gives update on Lloyd’s of London lawsuits

Hawaii Tribune HeraldMay 6, 2019

Lawyers continue to file cases against Lloyd’s of London and its associated agents, brokers and adjusters on behalf of lower Puna residents whose homes were lost during last year’s eruption…

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May62019
West Hawaii Today

Nearly 50 lava-related lawsuits filed

West Hawaii TodayMay 6, 2019

HILO, Hawaii, May 6, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –Lawyers continue to file cases against Lloyd’s of London and its associated agents, brokers and adjusters on behalf of lower Puna residents whose…

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Apr62019
West Hawaii Today

Lawsuit filed in toddler death: Family of child who died in foster care seeks justice, awareness and change

West Hawaii TodayApril 6, 2019

KAILUA-KONA — The parents of a 3-year-old who died in 2017 while in foster care are suing the state, Catholic Charities, the caregivers and others for the wrongful death of…

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Jan272019
Hawaii Tribune Herald

VIDEO: Lawyers discuss Lloyd’s of London lawsuits at meeting

Hawaii Tribune HeraldJanuary 27, 2019

Attorneys told about 35 people who packed a conference room Wednesday at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo there will be more lawsuits filed against Lloyd’s of London and its…

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Jan222019
Big Island Now

11 More Puna Homeowners Sue Lloyd’s of London

Big Island NowJanuary 22, 2019

Leilani Estates homeowner and lifelong Hawai‘i resident Howard Konanui Sr. is one of 11 Lloyd’s of London policyholders who joined dozens of others in lawsuits against Lloyd’s and its affiliates.

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Jan92019
Globe Newswire

Lloyd’s of London “Steered” Hawaii Homeowners by Artificially Inflating Coverage in Kickback Scheme, Federal Lawsuit Alleges

Globe NewswireJanuary 9, 2019

Image: Foster Law Offices Lloyd’s of London “Steered” Hawaii Homeowners by Artificially Inflating Coverage in Kickback Scheme, Federal Lawsuit Alleges News Source: Globe Newswire HILO, Hawaii, Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE…

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Jan22019
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Judge denies dismissal of Leilani homeowner’s lawsuit

Hawaii Tribune HeraldJanuary 2, 2019

Image: HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald Susie Osborne, in a July file photo. Judge denies dismissal of Leilani homeowner’s lawsuit News Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald For the second time in a month-and-a-half, a…

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Jan22019
Big Island Now

Judge Denies Lloyd’s of London Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit

Big Island NowJanuary 2, 2019

For the second time in less than a month, Third Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto entered an order denying a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Puna homeowners against Lloyd’s…

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Nov272018
Star Advertiser

Lloyd’s reverses denials, pays Kilauea insurance claims

Star AdvertiserNovember 27, 2018

Big Island residents Philip and Lunel Haysmer are among the homeowners who were first denied insurance coverage by Lloyd’s of London after they lost their homes due to Kilauea’s eruption.…

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Nov242018
West Hawaii Today

Lloyd’s of London agrees to pay lava victims, attorney says

West Hawaii TodayNovember 24, 2018

HILO — Lloyd’s of London has agreed to pay policyholders whose claims were denied following the Kilauea eruption, according to an attorney suing the company. Kona attorney Jeff Foster said…

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Nov232018
Big Island Now

Lloyd’s of London Reverses Course, Will Pay Kīlauea Victims

Big Island NowNovember 23, 2018

A week after losing a motion to dismiss in Hawaiian state court, Lloyd’s of London has abruptly reversed all denials of claims for victims of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption that…

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Nov232018
Hawaii News Now

Homeowners who lost everything in the Kilauea eruption will be covered by insurance after all

Hawaii News NowNovember 23, 2018

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Families who lost their home in the Kilauea eruption were angered to learn their insurance company wouldn’t cover the damages brought on by the lava. A legal…

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Nov192018
Hawaii News Now

Judge denies insurance company’s bid to dismiss lava victims’ suit

Hawaii News NowNovember 19, 2018

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Big Island judge denied Monday an insurance company’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an elderly couple whose Leilani Estates home was lost in the…

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Nov52018
West Hawaii Today

Leilani insurance lawsuit hits court

West Hawaii TodayNovember 5, 2018

A Hilo judge will decide whether certain defendants will be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by an elderly Leilani Estates couple who allege their insurer is acting in bad faith…

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Oct222018
Khon2

Big Island special education teacher arrested for allegedly choking a student

Khon2October 22, 2018

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A special education teacher on the Big Island has been arrested for allegedly assaulting one of his students. The boy’s family says the teacher choked him and…

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Sep62018
West Hawaii Today

Court finds double DUI suspect guilty, hands down 5-year sentence

West Hawaii TodaySeptember 6, 2018

KEALAKEKUA — A man accused of driving drunk twice within 24 hours and striking a pedestrian within that time was found guilty by a 3rd Circuit Court judge on Wednesday…

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Aug172018
Hawaii Tribune Herald

Toddler’s death last year in Waimea under investigation by prosecutor’s office

Hawaii Tribune HeraldAugust 17, 2018

KAILUA-KONA — The parents of a 3-year-old toddler who died last year while in foster care are hopeful a 44-year-old Honokaa woman arrested for murder in connection with the boy’s…

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Aug172018
Big Island Now

Third Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London

Big Island NowAugust 17, 2018

Another lava lawsuit has been filed against Lloyd’s of London, according to Hawai‘i Attorney Jeffrey Foster, who is representing Susie Osborne, the founder and director of the Big Island’s Kua…

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Aug172018
Kitv4

Third Leilani resident filed lawsuit against insurance giant

Kitv4August 17, 2018

International insurance giant, Lloyd’s of London, slapped with another lava insurance lawsuit. A third Leilani Estates resident is suing the company after losing her home and charter school to lava.…

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Aug162018
Kitv4

Big Island woman arrested on suspicion of killing 3 year old boy

Kitv4August 16, 2018

Fabian Garett-Garcia died while in foster care last year and his parents says their suspicions of abuse went un-checked. “The parents have been waiting a long time,” Jeffrey Foster, parent’s…

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Jul312018
Big Island Now

Second Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London

Big Island NowJuly 31, 2018

The home in Leilani Estates remains standing. It is not covered in Kīlauea’s lava and has not burned to the ground. Although Lloyd’s of London confirmed in writing that this…

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Jul272018
Hawaii News Now

Insurer denies claim submitted by elderly couple displaced by lava

Hawaii News NowJuly 27, 2018

PUNA, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lloyd’s of London, a national insurer, has officially denied a claim submitted by an elderly couple who is now living in a friend’s garage. The…

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Jul262018
West Hawaii Today

Lloyd’s of Lawsuits

West Hawaii TodayJuly 26, 2018

HILO — An elderly couple who lost their Leilani Estates home due to the ongoing Kilauea eruption is taking their insurer to court for allegedly acting in bad faith. Philip…

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Jul262018
Big Island Now

‘Heartless’ Insurance Giant Denies Elderly Puna Couple’s Claim

Big Island NowJuly 26, 2018

Twenty-four hours after a lawsuit for deceptive practice was filed in Hilo against Lloyd’s of London, the insurance company dispatched a claim denial via fax from an adjuster in Little…

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Jul252018
KFVE

Big Island couple who sued insurer for not covering lava damage could be first of many

KFVEJuly 25, 2018

PUNA, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Big Island couple has sued their insurer for failing to pay for lava damage to their Leilani Estates home. Philip and Lunel Haysmer’s home…

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Jul252018
Globe Newswire

Foster Law Firm Declares Lloyd’s London “Utterly Failed” Homeowners after Hawaii Volcano Eruption

Globe NewswireJuly 25, 2018

HILO, Hawaii, July 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly 800 homes in the Puna District on Hawaii Island have been destroyed by fire and other causes in the aftermath of…

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Jul252018
Big Island Now

2 Puna Senior Citizens File Suit for Deceptive Practices by Lloyd’s of London

Big Island NowJuly 25, 2018

Nearly 800 homes in the Puna District on Hawai‘i Island have been destroyed by fire and other causes in the aftermath of the Kīlauea eruption. Dozens of Puna homeowners who…

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Jul242018
Kitv4

First lava lawsuit filed against insurer

Kitv4July 24, 2018

The first lawsuit has been filed from a Big Island couple who lost their home during the on-going eruption. They are upset over the response by their insurance company after…

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Jun282018
West Hawaii Today

Supreme Court overturns gag order in case of child who died in foster care

West Hawaii TodayJune 28, 2018

KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Family Court’s ruling that prohibited the Kailua-Kona parents of a toddler boy, who died last year while in foster care,…

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Apr92018
Khon2

Store owner raised security concerns at a Maui mall before the fatal stabbing

Khon2April 9, 2018

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Security concerns were raised at a Maui mall even before the brutal attack that killed a man. A store owner says he complained to management about it…

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Mar62018
Hawaii News Now

Records: ER staff suspected abuse in death of 3-year-old foster child

Hawaii News NowMarch 6, 2018

KAMUELA, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – Emergency room staff at a Big Island hospital suspected abuse in the death of a 3-year-old boy who died last year in foster care, medical records…

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Aug102017
Khon2

Hawaii island toddler will be laid to rest, family still waiting for autopsy results

Khon2August 10, 2017

A 3-year-old Hawaii island boy who died while in foster care will be laid to rest this weekend. It’s been nearly three weeks since Fabian Garett-Garcia died at North Hawaii…

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Aug82017
Khon2

Parents urge public to come forward as investigation continues into toddler’s death

Khon2August 8, 2017

The Hawaii island family whose 3-year-old boy died while in foster care is seeking answers, and hopes someone out there has information on their son’s last days. On Tuesday, a…

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