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What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

  • Hawaii's Supreme Court is considering insurance issues related to a potential $4 billion settlement for wildfire victims from the 2023 Maui fire, which was the deadliest in the U.S. In over a century.
  • Seven defendants have agreed to pay $4 billion to resolve claims, but legal challenges could delay the settlement process.
  • Attorneys for victims argue that the settlement is insufficient but necessary due to the financial instability of Hawaiian Electric, the main defendant.
  • Insurance companies claim they are being unfairly blamed for the situation, asserting that subrogation helps manage costs and supports victims' recovery.
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State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement - West Hawaii Today

Hawaii Supreme Court justices posed many exacting, and sometimes skeptical, questions Thursday to attorneys in a case pertaining to the validity of a $4 billion deal to settle Maui wildfire litigation.

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State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Hawaii Supreme Court justices posed many exacting, and sometimes skeptical, questions Thursday to attorneys in a case pertaining to the validity of a $4 billion deal to settle Maui wildfire litigation.

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State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii Supreme Court justices posed many exacting, and sometimes skeptical, questions Thursday to attorneys in a case pertaining to the validity of a $4 billion deal to settle Maui wildfire litigation.

·Honolulu, United States
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Hawaii Supreme Court hears arguments over Lahaina wildfire victims' global settlement

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The fate of the $4 billion "Global Settlement" for Lahaina wildfire victims is now in the hands of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Whatever the court decides could have a big impact on everyone in Hawaii. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The $4.037 billion Global Settlement was announced in August. On Thursday, Feb, 6, the Hawaii Supreme Court finally had the opportunity to questio…

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Hawai'i Supreme Court hears legal dispute over $4B Maui wildfire settlement

The hearing discussed whether insurers should take reimbursements from the settlement, or if the court should allow them to sue Hawaiian Electric, the state and other large landowners on their own.

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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

·Honolulu, United States
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The Garden Island broke the news in Hawaii, United States on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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