The Navy has insisted their exposure to petroleum was temporary. But families are demanding compensation.
HONOLULU - Families who say they were sickened by the Navy’s fuel-tainted water are waging a legal battle over medical care to cover their children’s long-term symptoms.
Stickney posted a video on social media showing her daughter, Alizay, surrounded by first responders.“Take a deep breath. Put down your phone. Talk to us,” one of the first responders said. After the Navy initially said the water was clean, Army Maj. Amanda Feindt fought for bottled water for her children at the Child Development Center, which has the largest facility at Ford Island.
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