HILO, HAWAII—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 Lloyd’s of London against Puna homeowners. Lloyd’s sought the dismissal of the bad faith, consumer protection, and conspiracy claims in a lawsuit filed by Susie Osborne, the founder and director of Hawai’i Island’s Kua o Ka La New Century Charter School.
The claims in Ms. Osborne’s lawsuit are based on the failure by Lloyd’s and others to honor Osborne’s insurance claim in good faith following the destruction of the Osborne home after the Kilauea eruption in May of 2018.
Click to View A Copy of the Order: Osborne MTD Order