The $4 billion settlement, reached on August 2—almost a year on from the thick of the destruction —was an agreement to resolve claims related to the Maui wildfires. It came as part of a part of a broader effort to compensate victims for the significant losses caused by the fires, including the destruction of homes and livelihoods.

HONOLULU—Hawaii’s Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. A Maui judge last month agreed to ask the state high court questions about how insurance companies can go about recouping money paid to policyholders.

The Hawaii Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to answer key questions that will determine the fate of a proposed, $4 billion settlement of hundreds of lawsuits related to 2023’s Maui wildfires.

The Hawaii Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear arguments regarding the proposed $4 billion settlement related to the Lahaina wildfire, keeping hopes alive for a resolution in the ongoing legal battle.

Hawaiʻi's Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year's devastating Maui wildfires. A Maui judge last month agreed to ask the state high court questions about how insurance companies can go about recouping money paid to policyholders.

The $4 billion proposed settlement related to the Maui wildfires is now headed to the Hawaii Supreme Court. Now, the Supreme Court will weigh in on how much money more than 100 insurance companies should be entitled to.