The settlement involves several defendants, including Hawaiian Electric, the company accused of playing a role in causing the fires, as well as Maui County and other large landowners. More Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP, File Insurance companies that ...

Hawaii’s Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires.

The Hawaii Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to answer key questions that will determine the fate of a proposed, $4 billion settlement of hundreds of lawsuits related to 2023’s Maui wildfires. The state of Hawaii,

The Hawaii Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear arguments regarding the proposed $4 billion settlement related to the Lahaina wildfire, keeping hopes alive for a resolution in the ongoing legal battle.

Hawaiʻi's Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year's devastating Maui wildfires. A Maui judge last month agreed to ask the state high court questions about how insurance companies can go about recouping money paid to policyholders.