the expenses for the funeral. She contended that said amount was minimal and that she filed a complaint with
the Secretariat for Labor Affairs but no proceeding was undertaken.242
28.
Alí Herrera Ayanco
161.
Marlene Alemán Laines, the wife of Alí Herrera, stated that the alleged victim died while
working for the fishing vessel Arlie Jr. Third owned by Gary Douglas Hynds. Ms. Alemán went to the Labor
Inspector and, on April 1, 2003, she and Mr. Hynds signed a document where the latter pledged pay her
compensation. In this document, it was agreed that 46,560.00 lempiras would be paid to Ms. Alemán, and it
was recorded that she had previously received the amount of 23,000.00 lempiras.243 The Commission does not
have any information about whether or not the entire payment was ultimately made.
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Mármol Williams García
162.
Clara Inés Wilson Dario, the wife of Mármol Williams García, stated that the alleged victim died
while working on the fishing vessel Digna América owned by Marco Antonio Bonilla Castillo. Ms. Wilson went
to the Labor Inspector, and on January 26, 2004 she and Mr. Bonilla signed a pledge to pay compensation.244 In
that pledge, it was agreed that he would pay Ms. Williams 131,174.40 lempiras.245 It was recorded that full
payment was made on that day.246
30.
José Martínez Lopez
163.
Emiliana Urbina Mena, the partner of José Martínez, stated that the alleged victim died on
November 8, 2003 while working on the fishing vessel Mister Marvine owned by Paulino Adalid Hernández
Reyes.247 The sister of Mr. Martínez, Edatina Martínez, indicated that the alleged victim deep dived and passed
out. She contended that Mr. Martínez did not receive any type of treatment after passing out and that, hours
later, while they were trying to take him to a medical center, he died.248
164.
Emilia Urbina went to the Labor Inspector and, on February 17, 2004, she and Mr. Hernández
signed a pledge to pay compensation. In said pledge, it was agreed that Ms. Urbina would be paid 100,000
lempiras, and it was recorded that full payment had been made on that day. 249 Edatina Martínez López
indicated that said amount of money was insufficient to cover all the expenses and damages caused by her
brother’s death. She added that the family of Mr. Martínez filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labor in La
Ceiba but that it did not yield any results.250
31.
Alfredo Francisco Brown
165.
Linda Paulista Manister, the sister of Alfredo Brown, stated that the alleged victim had died
while working on the fishing vessel Kathia Maria owned by Abraham Yovany Campigotte. Linda Paulista went
to the Labor Inspector and, on May 5, 2004, she and Mr. Campigotte signed a pledge to pay compensation. In
Interview with Renelda Carlos Herrera on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 13. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February
12, 2015.
243 Pledge by Gary Douglas Hynds to pay compensation to Marlene Alemán Laines, April 1, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on
November 5, 2004.
244 Pledge by Marco Antonio Bonilla to pay compensation to Clara Inés Wilson, January 26, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on
November 5, 2004.
245 Pledge by Marco Antonio Bonilla to pay compensation to Clara Inés Wilson, January 26, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on
November 5, 2004.
246 Pledge by Marco Antonio Bonilla to pay compensation to Clara Inés Wilson, January 26, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on
November 5, 2004.
247 Pledge by Paulino Adalid Hernández to pay compensation to Emiliana Urbina Mena, February 17, 2004. Annex to the initial petition
received on November 5, 2004.
248 Interview with Edatina Martínez López on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 5. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February
12, 2015.
249 Pledge by Paulino Adalid Hernández pay compensation to Emiliana Urbina Mena, February 17, 2004. Annex to the initial petition
received on November 5, 2004.
250 Interview with Edatina Martínez López on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 5. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February
12, 2015.
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