What to know about what’s tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement.
State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, above left, took his place on the bench Thursday during the start of a hearing over settlements pertaining to the 2023 Lahaina wildfires in Hawaii Supreme Court.
Hawaii’s top court hears insurance industry claims on $4B wildfire settlement
The Hawaii Supreme Court heard a $4 billion argument Thursday over the Maui wildfire lawsuits. The court faces a decision that could kill the so called “global” settlement between victims, Hawaii Electric,
Hawaii Supreme Court hears arguments over Lahaina wildfire victims’ global settlement
The $4.037 billion Global Settlement was announced in August. On Thursday, Feb, 6, the Hawaii Supreme Court finally had the opportunity to question lawyers about the legality of it.
Hawaii Supreme Court tackles insurer issues stalling $4 billion Lahaina fire settlement
The fire’s victims, along with the state and other parties, agreed in August 2024 to a $4 billion settlement to resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed in the wake of wildfires that destroyed the town of Lahaina on Maui and killed over 100 people and left thousands more displaced in 2023.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to hear arguments in case tying up $4B Maui wildfire settlement
The defendants blamed for causing the deadly tragedy agreed to pay a total of $4.037 billion to resolve claims by thousands of affected people. But a key settlement term says insurance companies can’t separately go after the defendants to recoup money paid to policyholders.
Stakes Are High As Maui Wildfire Settlement Case Goes Before Supreme Court
The outcome could mean higher insurance premiums or a bankrupt utility. It could also upend the proposed settlement, delaying payments to wildfire victims
Hawaii Wildfire Case Could Have Huge Implications for Homeowners
Regardless of which way the court rules, homeowners could be impacted from a case that revolves around a $4 billion settlement.
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