Hawaii fuel leak lawyers double client numbers, seek Pacific Fleet commander’s testimony

TL;DR - Lawyers for families affected by a Navy fuel spill in Hawaii want to question the admiral in charge of U.S. Pacific Fleet, according to recent federal court filings.

The number of people suing the U.S. government over the November 2021 spill at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility doubled with this week’s filing, which alleged new details. It’s the fourth updated complaint since the original was filed in September.

Their attorneys also moved to stop the government from shielding Adm. Samuel Paparo, who was nominated Tuesday to become the next chief of naval operations, from being deposed in the case.

June 15, 2023: Hawaii fuel leak lawyers double client numbers, seek Pacific Fleet commander’s testimony, Stars & Stripes

June 21, 2023: 1,000 More Civilians File Claims Against Navy Over Red Hill Fuel Spill, Maritime Executive

June 21, 2023: More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination, Military Times