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A $4 billion Lahaina wildfire settlement that is key to rebuilding efforts underway by survivors has cleared a key hurdle with a unanimous opinion by the Hawai’i Supreme Court. In a February 10 ruling, the five justices on the state’s highest court rejected an attempt by insurance companies to block the settlement by claiming a share of funds intended for survivors.

“This ruling means that survivors are one step closer to justice,” said Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman attorney Beth Nardi, a Lahaina resident who also lost her home in the fire. “We’re grateful that the Supreme Court followed Hawai’i state law in this case and rejected the insurance companies’ argument. This paves the way for much-needed financial assistance for fire survivors to rebuild our lives.”

Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman attorneys welcome historic settlement, available to answer key questions

MAUI, HI — Nearly a year after wildfires destroyed the town of Lahaina, killing more than 100, a global settlement has been reached that would provide $4 billion to resolve claims, including injury, wrongful death, property and other damages claims.

“Our clients still struggle with housing, with keeping their families together, and with providing for themselves and their families. They’re still experiencing real hardship and trauma,” said attorney Beth Nardi of Hawai‘i-based Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman, whose Lahaina home was destroyed in the fire. “As a survivor myself, I can say that I’m relieved that the lawsuits have taken a major step toward a resolution that can allow the community to move forward and rebuild.”

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Hawai’i Supreme Court Clears Way for $4B Wildfire Settlement

$4 Billion Global Settlement Reached for Maui Wildfires Victims