If you were affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires, you may be entitled to a cash payment under a $135 million class action settlement with Hawaiian Electric. This settlement is part of a larger $4.037 billion Global Settlement addressing damages from the devastating fires that struck Lahaina, Kula, and Olinda.
Why is there a lawsuit?
Victims of the Maui wildfires alleged that Hawaiian Electric and others bore responsibility for the destruction caused by the fires. Rather than continue costly and uncertain litigation, the parties agreed to settle.
Hawaiian Electric has not admitted wrongdoing, but the settlement creates a Class Settlement Fund of $135 million to compensate eligible survivors.
Who qualifies?
You may be included if you suffered damages from the Maui wildfires. Eligible categories include:
Property owners or renters within or near the fire perimeters
Business owners or workers impacted by fire damage or loss of tourism
Individuals present within or near the fire zones at the time of the fires
Those injured, or relatives of people injured or killed
Immediate family members of people present within fire zones
Travelers with canceled or delayed Maui trips between Aug. 8–Oct. 8, 2023
Property damage on Maui between Aug. 8–Oct. 8, 2023
Businesses suffering losses due to reduced tourism
You may fall into more than one category, and payments will be allocated accordingly.
How much can people get?
Payment amounts will vary depending on the type and extent of losses, which may include:
Real or personal property damage
Business interruption or lost income
Evacuation costs
Travel cancellations
Physical injury or wrongful death
Final award amounts will be determined based on the claims submitted and a court-approved allocation plan. Payments may be distributed in installments over the next four years or more.
What Are Your Options?
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | File to receive a cash payment from the settlement fund | December 22, 2025 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep the right to sue separately (talk to your lawyer if you already have one) | October 7, 2025 |
| Object | Tell the court you disagree with the settlement | October 7, 2025 |
| Do Nothing | No payment, but you remain bound by the settlement | N/A |
How to File a Claim
If you lost property, income, or loved ones in the Maui wildfires, this settlement may help. But you must act before the deadline.
Complete a claim form (online or by mail). Provide documentation of your losses — such as receipts, insurance claims, invoices, pay stubs, medical records, or tax returns.
Submit by December 22, 2025.
Online claim form: Submit Your Claim Here
Mail form to:
Maui Fires Class Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 29699
Honolulu, HI 96820
Questions? Call 833-296-0890 or email [email protected]
