Maui wildfire survivors may face further delays in receiving settlement money from the $4 billion fund as some attorneys are expected to challenge a recent court ruling that reduced legal fees. The first payments were scheduled to begin this week but could be postponed if legal appeals are filed.
- Judge Peter Cahill reduced attorneys’ fees last Friday to increase survivor payouts from the $4 billion settlement fund.
- Some lawyers may challenge the ruling, potentially delaying the claims process and survivor payments.
- First settlement checks were expected to go out this week but could be postponed if appeals are filed.
- Many fire survivors have been denied assistance by insurance companies, FEMA, and the Small Business Administration.
- Business owners like Haleakava in Kihei are waiting for settlement funds to rebuild their Lahaina locations.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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