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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.
Maui wildfire settlement clears state Supreme Court hurdle
Maui wildfire victims are closer to sharing a $4 billion settlement, possibly before the disaster’s second anniversary in August, after a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling Monday.
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. Insurance companies had sought to intervene in an attempt to recoup payouts made in the wake of the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire
Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s 2023 wildfire.
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.
Insurance firms can't sue over Maui fire, Hawaii's Supreme Court rules
A settlement was announced last summer, but insurance companies held out, insisting that they should have the right to go after the defendants separately.
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.
Seasoned firefighters had higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ following 2023 Maui blazes: Report
Veteran firefighters who responded to the 2023 blazes in Maui, Hawaii, had greater levels of “forever chemicals” in their ...
Maui single-family home sales hold steady, while condo sales drop
The number of single-family home sales in Maui County were slightly higher last month compared to January 2024, but ...
First Alert Forecast: Scattered showers expected over Maui County and Hawaii Island
A few bands of moisture will move over Maui County and Hawaii Island over the next several days, increasing the chance for ...
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Maui County Rallies for Recovery as Residents and Crews Respond to Storm Aftermath and Infrastructure Repairs Begin
Maui County assesses damages and initiates recoveries after a severe winter storm causes widespread disruptions.
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 ...
Maui County to provide updates on SMA, wastewater system
Maui County officials are holding an in-person Lahaina community meeting on Wednesday to provide various updates to residents ...
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Maui on High Alert as County Offices Close Ahead of Major Winter Storm, Emergency Shelters and Safety Measures Activated
Maui faces severe winter storm with officials closing offices and urging residents to prepare for harsh conditions including ...
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South Maui townhall on flood mitigation
Maui County Council member Thomas Cook will host a South Maui community townhall at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Malcolm Center. During the meeting, Cook will provide updates on what’s being done to ...