Foster Law Firm Declares Lloyd’s London “Utterly Failed” Homeowners after Hawaii Volcano Eruption
News Source: Globe Newswire
HILO, Hawaii, July 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Foster Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Lloyd’s of London on behalf of homeowners in Hawaii’s Puna District who lost their homes in the aftermath of the Kīlauea eruption. The lawsuit alleges that Lloyd’s has failed to honor homeowners’ certificates of insurance and provide promised benefits, including basic living expenses, to displaced homeowners.
Attorney Jeffrey Foster, representing the homeowners, criticized Lloyd’s for its failure to assist homeowners in their time of need. The lawsuit particularly highlights the case of Philip J. Haysmer, 77, and his wife Lanell D. Haysmer, 70, who are now living in a neighbor’s garage after their home was destroyed. Despite filing a claim promptly, the Haysmers have received very little information and no benefits from their insurance policy.
An email allegedly from their Lloyd’s adjuster revealed that other policyholders had also not received any denial letter, suggesting internal issues at Lloyd’s. In contrast, the lawsuit points out that GEICO promptly provided the Haysmers with a total loss check for Philip’s burned pickup truck, demonstrating a stark difference in response.
Foster hopes that the lawsuit will prompt Lloyd’s to end its delays and provide assistance to the displaced homeowners. The lawsuit underscores the challenges faced by homeowners in obtaining insurance benefits after the devastating events following the Kīlauea eruption.
