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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.
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 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.
Hawaii Supreme Court ruling allows state to move forward with $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement
The Hawaii Supreme Court rules against allowing insurance companies to sue the wrongful parties in the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clears Way For $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement
A historic settlement can begin flowing to people and businesses affected by the fire, but consequences for the insurance market are unclear.
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.
Hawaiian Electric shares rise following court decision
Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE:HE) stock climbed 7% amid a favorable Hawaii Supreme Court decision regarding insurance subrogation claims related to the Maui wildfire tort litigation. This rise added to the previous day's 8% gain,
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Maui crews extinguish Thursday brush fire in Upcountry area
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Maui fire recovery lights LA’s path
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Maui Meadows fire burns home, cottage, cars
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