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Hawaii high court lets lawyers keep $222M from Maui fire settlement
An attorney fee carveout capped what lawyers could charge in the $4 billion settlement awarded to victims of one of Hawaii's deadliest natural disasters.
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The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that attorneys may retain $222 million from the $4 billion settlement awarded to victims of a major Maui wildfire, citing an existing fee carve‑out that limits how much lawyers can charge. This decision confirms that the carve‑out applies to the settlement funds.
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