Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the parties in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little over $4 billion. Green told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s hoping to finalize the details in coming days, perhaps as soon as Aug. 6.
FILE - Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks at the 2024 summer meeting of the National Governors Association on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Green said Wednesday, July 31, that the parties in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against the state, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little over $4 billion. FILE - A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii , Aug. 17, 2023. Hawaii Gov.
He said all the plaintiffs and defendants have agreed to the global settlement number but final details are pending. “Then on July 18, 2024, the Court, along with undoubtedly many others, learned for the first time details of what media reports purported to be a ‘global settlement,’” Judge Peter Cahill, who is overseeing the coordination of the lawsuits, wrote in a scheduling order last week. “These reports proved to be premature.”David Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser with Hawaii governor on July 29
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