Hawaiʻi Supreme Court hears 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.
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.
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.
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 Supreme Court tackles insurer issues stalling $4 billion Lahaina fire settlement
The fate of a proposed $4 billion settlement is in the hands of the Hawaii Supreme Court after parties of the proposed settlement and insurers argued before justices Thursday afternoon. The fire’s victims,
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 ...
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Maui lifts environmental rules to accelerate Lahaina rebuild
This is a crucial step to help survivors, including both residential and commercial property owners, move forward faster and rebuild their future,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. “By streamlining the ...
Maui fire recovery lights LA’s path
If California residents seek a microcosm of the challenges Los Angeles will face as the city recovers, they could look to ...
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Lahaina seaside owners want accelerated rebuilding process
Native Hawaiian Warren Freeland wants to see his family’s historic Pioneer Inn rebuilt as it was before the 2023 wildfire ...
Seasoned firefighters had higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ following 2023 Maui blazes: Report
Veteran firefighters who responded to Maui’s 2023 blazes had greater levels of “forever chemicals” in their blood in ...
Waivers aim to streamline Lahaina rebuilding
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced Wednesday that the county will temporarily suspend Special Management Area rules for ...
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‘Lahaina Ondo’ highlights the joys and trials of Japanese plantation workers
The joys and struggles of the bygone days of the Westside’s Japanese plantation workers are celebrated with a new five-song ...
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SMA permits suspended for wildfire-impacted Lahaina properties mauka of Front Street
A waiver of special management area rules for Lahaina wildfire survivors is expected to reduce rebuilding permit processing ...
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10 Dreamy Stays In Maui for Couples & Honeymooners
You’re sipping a mai tai as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. The sound of waves ...