Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Maui County has sued Hawaiian Electric Company over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions.

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Part of The 2023 Maui wildfires and the destruction of Lahaina

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Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, says utility didn’t turn off electricity during deadly fires

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Garden Island, West Hawaii Today, +1 more
The Garden IslandLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric

Ran by 2 outlets· Wyoming Public Media, NPR
Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires

NPRLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires

Ran by 2 outlets· Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Union-Recorder
Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires

The Union-RecorderLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 24, 2023

Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires

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18 sources
Ran by 4 outlets· ABC 7 New York, ABC 7 Chicago, +2 more
ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues local electric companies in connection with deadly wildfires

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues electric utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· KTVZ Bend, KRDO
KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires

KRDOCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui government files lawsuit, accuses Hawaiian electric company of causing Lahaina wildfires

Ran by 7 outlets· Fox10 Phoenix, FOX 4 Dallas, +5 more
Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

FOX 4 DallasCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

FOX 5 DCCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

Fox7 AustinCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires

The HillCenter· Aug 25, 2023

Hawaiian Electric shares plunge after utility is sued over devastating Maui fires

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9 sources
FOX BusinessLean Right· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company in wake of deadly wildfire, alleging it failed to shut off power

Legal InsurrectionRight· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric for Allegedly Causing Deadly Wildfires

Ran by 3 outlets· BizPac Review, The Daily Caller, +1 more
BizPac ReviewRight· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County files lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric alleging utility was negligent prior to wildfires

The Daily CallerRight· Aug 24, 2023

Maui County Files Lawsuit Against Hawaiian Electric Alleging Utility Was Negligent Prior To Wildfires

Shore News NetworkRight· Aug 24, 2023

Maui County Files Lawsuit Against Hawaiian Electric Alleging Utility Was Negligent Prior To Wildfires

TownhallRight· Aug 25, 2023

How Hawaiian Electric Just Compromised the Investigation Into the Maui Wildfires

MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 24, 2023

Maui County sues utility over fires that ravaged Lahaina, alleging negligence

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GizmodoLeft· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric, Claims Negligence Led to Devastating Wildfires

PeopleLeft· Aug 25, 2023

Maui County Files Lawsuit Against Hawaiian Electric Company After Devastating Wildfires

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 24, 2023

Maui county sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfires that killed more than 100

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France 24Center· Aug 25, 2023

Hawaii county sues power company over deadly wildfires

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