A federal judge has awarded over $680,000 to 17 families affected by a 2021 jet fuel leak into a Navy drinking water system in Hawaii. The ruling provides a foundation for resolving claims from an additional 7,500 plaintiffs. U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi noted insufficient evidence to link the contaminated water directly to their health issues, much to the disappointment of the plaintiffs' attorney, Kristina Baehr, who sought higher damages. The government acknowledged liability for the leak, which occurred at the Red Hill facility, causing widespread health complaints among military families.