Insurance companies can't go after those blamed for Maui wildfire, court rules, allowing $4B settlement to proceed
Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies can't bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui's catastrophic 2023 wildfire, allowing a $4 billion settlement that was on the verge of collapse to proceed.
What comes next for survivors, insurers and HECO in $4B Maui wildfire settlement?
A major roadblock to the $4 billion global settlement for the Maui wildfires has been cleared. A lawyer representing victims says it could mean that survivors receive their first settlement payments by the end of the year.
Maui wildfire aftermath puts pressure on insurance, electricity costs
A day after the Hawaii Supreme Court cleared the way for the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, it’s looking like Hawaii residents will feel the impact on their wallets. The cost of electricity and insurance could keep rising as both industries look to the future.
Court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire; $4B settlement can proceed
Hawaii’s Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a centu
Maui wildfire settlement clears state Supreme Court hurdle
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna, left, spoke Thursday at the Hawaii Supreme Court where oral arguments were presented by attorneys representing victims as well as by lawyers representing insurance companies.
Maui wildfire survivors relieved over high court’s swift settlement decision
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In a remarkably quick ruling, the Hawaii Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the $4 billion settlement of the Maui wildfire can not be blocked by insurance companies. The ruling means that the Maui circuit court can begin the process of finalizing individual payments to survivors and families of those who died.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court allows $4B Maui wildfire settlement to proceed in ruling against insurers
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.
Hawaii Supreme Court gives green light to $4 billion Maui fire settlement
The settlement had been held up by insurance companies who had hoped to go after those being held liable for the massive blaze to recoup some of the insurance payments made to Maui homeowners and businesses.
Hawaiian Electric welcomes top court's ruling on wildfire settlement
Utility company Hawaiian Electric on Tuesday welcomed the Hawaii Supreme Court's decision towards finalizing the more than $4 billion settlement related to the 2023 Maui wildfires saying it was favorable to the company.
Hawaii Residents Have Finally Moved Into New Maui Homes 18 Months After Devastating Wildfires—but There's a Catch
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Four people displaced by home fire at Maui Meadows
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New support facility for wildfire first responders opens on Maui
Maui wildfire first responders can now receive mental health services at a brand new facility in Wailuku. The ‘Maui Support Center,’ located at Saint Anthony School in Wailuku, provides counseling ...
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Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s new Maui Support Center for first responders receives blessing
Following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, the need to support Maui first responders was more prevalent than ever. Recognizing ...
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issues speedy opinion on Maui Wildfires Case questions
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued a speedy opinion in the Maui Wildfires Case, allowing the settlement to continue its course.
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Maui non-profit looking for organizaiton to help fire survivors heal
The effort involves mental health professionals going out into the community, meeting those impacted where they are, to offer counseling, casework, and community outreach.
Wailea fire causes nearly $500K in damage to 2 structures
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was estimated at $474,000 to both structures impacted. MFD said the ...
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County bill advances to allow nonconforming structures in Lahaina to be rebuilt as they were before the wildfires
Maui County’s bill also does not allow nonconforming transient vacation rentals to resume if they’ve been discontinued for a ...