We’re constantly surprised by the new and unexpected ways that Lahaina fire victims are being taken advantage of as they face the daunting task of rebuilding.
One of the latest examples is highlighted by Civil Beat reporter John Hill’s examination of unequal treatment homeowners are experiencing with the money they receive from insurance settlements. Many banks and mortgage lenders are requiring homeowners to deposit the money with them and — in many cases — the homeowners are not receiving interest on those deposits.