What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving the Maui wildfires. Specifically, the court is considering a petition to coordinate the lawsuits filed by individual plaintiffs related to the Maui fire cases. "Coordination" means combining or organizing multiple separate lawsuits so they can be handled more efficiently together by the courts.
The case number is SCAP-26-0000484. During oral argument, attorneys from each side present their positions directly to the justices, who may ask questions.

Decisions Expected
No public votes will be taken at this session. The justices will listen to arguments and then deliberate privately before issuing a written ruling at a later date. Their decision could determine how the Maui fire lawsuits proceed through the court system.

Who Should Pay Attention

Maui wildfire survivors and victims' families who have filed or are considering filing lawsuits
Attorneys and legal professionals working on Maui fire-related cases
Residents and community members interested in how fire-related legal claims are being handled
Anyone following the broader legal aftermath of the Maui wildfires

The public can watch the oral argument in person at the Supreme Court Courtroom, Aliʻiōlani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu, or online via the Judiciary's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/hawaiicourts or on ʻŌlelo Community Media, subject to scheduling availability.
If you need a disability accommodation to participate, contact the ADA Coordinator at (808) 539-4700 or email adarequest@courts.hawaii.gov as early as possible.