A commentary on insurance coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond
The Hawaii Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court’s denial of the insurers’ motion to intervene in the class settlement proceedings finding the insurers did not have a protectable interest. Burnes, et al.v. Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc,, et al., SCAP-25-0000531 (Haw. Feb. 10, 2026).
Following the Maui fires, a class action suit and individual suits were…
The federal district court granted the injured parties' motion to intervene in the insurer's coverage action because there was a protectable interest in being compensated for their injuries. Island Premier Ins. Co. v. Campus, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 179787 (D. Haw. Sept. 30, 2022).
Defendant Terrence Campos was involved in…
