Hawaiian Electric calls Maui county’s wildfire lawsuit ‘irresponsible’

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Hawaiian Electric calls Maui county’s wildfire lawsuit ‘irresponsible’

Hawaiian Electric said on Monday the lawsuit filed against it by the County of Maui was “factually and legally irresponsible,” pointing to the county’s responsibility in the Hawa…

Hawaiian Electric calls Maui county’s wildfire lawsuit ‘irresponsible’

Hawaiian Electric said on Monday the lawsuit filed against it by the County of Maui was “factually and legally irresponsible,” pointing to the county’s responsibility in the Hawaii wildfires.

The county of Maui, Hawaii, last week sued Hawaiian Electric, accusing the power company of acting negligently by failing to shut down its equipment despite warnings that hurricane winds could knock power lines down, sparking wildfires.

 

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