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Posted: Friday, September 7th, 2012 8:58 AM HST
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Former Hawaii island elections workers file suits
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HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Two fired Big Island elections workers are suing for defamation.
Lawsuits were filed earlier this week on behalf of former Elections Administrator Pat Nakamoto and Senior Elections Clerk Shyla Ayau. The defendants are Hawaii County, the county clerk, the county council chairman and a county-contracted private investigator.
West Hawaii Today reports the lawsuits allege information was leaked about an investigation into drinking parties and a private business operation at the elections warehouse, which led to their firings.
After union grievance hearings, they were reinstated to their positions but neither has returned.
Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida said he received the lawsuit Thursday and was still reviewing it.
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