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

UPDATED: February 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM PST

A settlement was announced last summer, but insurance companies wanted to go after defendants separately.

Originally Published: February 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM PST

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If the state Supreme Court agrees that an insurance company can sue defendants directly, “that would likely destroy the global settlement agreement," according to a plaintiff's attorney.