Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE)
On August 12, 2023, news outlets began reporting that Hawaiian Electric lacked the proper policies and procedures to mitigate the impact of the wildfires. Specifically, it was revealed that, at the time the wildfires began, the Company did not maintain a public power shutoff plan -- i.e., a plan in which electricity is intentionally cut off to areas where strong wind events could cause the fires to spread.
- In early August 2023, a series of severe wildfires broke out in Hawaii, predominantly on the island of Maui.
- The most destructive fire began in West Maui near the town of Lahaina on the morning of August 8, 2023.
- Moreover, videos captured by local residents showed that downed power lines belonging to Hawaiian Electric appeared to have ignited at least several of the fires.
- If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq.