Maui Fire litigation State Court hearing to take place today
KAHULUI—Jan K. Apo, a Maui attorney representing over 1,400 plaintiffs against utility companies involved in the August 2023 wildfires, will hold a media availability following an important April 12th status conference at which the Judge will discuss trial dates that could determine the timeline for Lahaina fire cases moving forward, according to a press release from Apo.
The Status Conference follows last month’s Federal Court decision to send Lahaina Fire cases back to Maui and State Court Judge Peter Cahill’s March 22, order setting a September 9, 2024, trial date for all Upcountry fire cases.
Plaintiff attorneys are hopeful that the Judge will likewise put the Lahaina fire cases on a quick path to trial, allowing victims to have their day in court sooner rather than later, according to Apo.
Jan K. Apo is an attorney with Apo, Reck & Kusachi and serves on the Liaison Committee overseeing the lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., and Maui Electric Company (HECO).
Born in Lahaina, Apo profoundly understands the impact of these wildfires and suffered tremendous personal and property loss in the fire.
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a team of nationally renowned wildfire litigation attorneys and local specialists, Apo launched HECO Lawsuit last year to support wildfire victims as they fight to hold corporations accountable for the fires. The HECO Lawsuit team continues to hold events across Maui to support current and prospective clients and give them the tools they need to rebuild.