The state of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against a North Shore Oahu homeowner after his luxurious property partially collapsed into the ocean, the New York Post reported. On September 25, 2024, the state filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against Josh VanEmmerik, seeking to hold them accountable for the damage. A shocking video circulating on social media shows the precarious state of the house, prompting widespread concern.
In the footage, a voice can be heard warning onlookers, "Be careful where you're standing. The whole roof is gonna come down right now," highlighting the danger posed by the collapsing structure. Glass, metal and wood can be seen strewn across the sand as the waves pull debris into the sea.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands reported that waves destroyed the Haleiwa home, causing debris to fall onto state land and into the ocean. Officers responding to the scene found large parts of the structure on state land and debris washing into the sea. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Father_Daughter_Account (@kevin_makana_emery) ''On September 24, 2024, large pieces of cement, wood, glass, electrical components, rebar, geotextile fabric, and other unidentified solid materials cover the State land spanning between the property boundary line and the ocean.
An unknown quantity of solid material from the dwelling on Subject Property 2 entered the ocean and w.