Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman attorneys
welcome historic settlement, available to answer key
questions
MAUI,
Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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."
The scale and complexity of damages are unlike anything the
state has seen and threatened to overwhelm the local court system.
The agreement brings resolution to those claims and eliminates a
key obstacle to rebuilding.
According to the agreement, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) and other
defendants will contribute funds to resolve claims that their
actions contributed to the destruction. Monetary awards will be
determined on a case-by-case basis, and a framework for that
process and other details are still taking shape.
How soon will victims receive money? What happens
next?
The first step is for survivors to assemble detailed information
about their losses and register to participate. The earliest
possible date that funds could be released is mid 2025, but the
exact timing is uncertain at this time.
How does this settlement impact victims who have not filed a
lawsuit?
Survivors who have not filed lawsuits can still take part in the
settlement. Individuals interested in filing a lawsuit should talk
with an experienced law firm.
If you don't like the settlement terms, do you have to accept
them?
Anyone not satisfied with the settlement can opt out, although
the process could take many years to reach resolution.
About Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman
For more than 40 years, Hawai'i-based Galiher DeRobertis &
Waxman has earned a reputation based on record verdicts and
settlements for individuals injured by corporate negligence,
including victims of exposed to cancer-causing asbestos, pesticides
and toxic chemicals, as well as child sexual assault and a range of
serious injury claims. Contact Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman at
888-597-1441 or https://galiherlaw.com/ for more information.
CONTACT: Robert Tharp, +1-214-458-4007,
robert@atwelldesign.com
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