A San Diego based attorney is co-counsel in a $4 billion settlement agreement reached between Hawaiian Electric, victims and their families in the 2023 Maui fires.
SAN DIEGO — August 8 marks one year since the horrific Maui wildfires killed more than 100 people and damaged thousands of businesses and homes.
One year later, a 4 billion settlement has been reached between the victims and Hawaiian Electric, Spectrum Oceanic, Bishop Land and state and county agencies.
San Diego-based attorney, James Patrick Frantz, is the co-counsel representing the victims in the Maui fires and their families. He blames Hawaiian Electric, and others and is demanding safety changes be made change to keep this from happening again.
“We lost 102 souls in this fire. Should never have happened,” said Frantz.
Thousands of businesses and homes were destroyed causing $5.5 billion in damages.
After four months of mediation, all parties agreed on a settlement. Frantz says …
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