Hawaiian Electric's Negligence Sparks Legal Battle and Fire Investigation in Maui
TL;DR
Maui County has filed a lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric Co. and three related companies, alleging negligence for failing to shut off power lines despite warnings of potential fires. The county seeks damages and compensation for the destruction of public property and infrastructure. The lawsuit claims that the powerlines ignited the destructive Lahaina Fire, which destroyed residences, businesses, and historic sites. Hawaiian Electric is also facing other lawsuits related to the fires.
- Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over failure to shut off power lines despite warnings NBC News
- East Maui stream diversions KITV
- Maui fire: Hawaiian Electric faces scrutiny for handling of evidence The Washington Post
- Hawaii's Fire Alarm for the Normally Safest of Stocks Bloomberg
- High court justices challenge state’s claims of insufficient water for Maui firefighting Hawaii News Now
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