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County Council adopts resolution authorizing ‘global settlement’ of wildfire lawsuits
Maui County Council members unanimously approved today a resolution authorizing a global settlement of all wildfire litigation filed against the county for wrongful deaths, injuries and property damage stemming from the Aug. 8-9 wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry.
Lahaina wildfire cases could get a trial date as soon as Nov. 18
Parties to cases involving the Lahaina wildfire disaster could see their first trial date as soon as Nov. 18, 2024 before Judge Peter Cahill. The date was set during a status conference held Friday before a room full of attorneys representing various interests in the case.
Holoholo Bookmobile finds a new home at the Lahaina District Courthouse
The Holoholo Bookmobile will relocate to the Lahaina District Courthouse, beginning March 5.
Lahaina District Courthouse to reopen Sept. 5
“We were very fortunate that our courthouse was not affected during the devastating wildfires earlier this month,” said Second Circuit Chief Judge Peter T. Cahill. “Unfortunately, our Lahaina employees have suffered significant losses. I am inspired by their resilience and deeply appreciate their public service, and we in the Judiciary are committed to supporting them and the Lahaina community.”
Trial Pushed to March for Murder Defendant Bernard Brown
It’s been nearly six years since Morreira “Mo” Monsalve went missing on Maui. Today would have marked the beginning in a new chapter in the case but the trail date has been pushed to March.
Murder Defendant Bernard Brown Assigned New Attorney
Murder defendant Bernard Brown appeared in second circuit court on Tuesday, where he was assigned a new court appointed attorney.
Schmidt Sentenced in Wailuku Supermarket Slaying
A man accused of murdering his estranged wife at a Wailuku supermarket was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Stephen B Schmidt…
Probation Ordered for Woman in Nākālele Robbery
Ashley Ramos, 20, was sentenced to probation for her role in the kidnapping and robbery of a California couple at Nākālele Point on March 15, 2017.
Bail Reduced for Twin Accused of Second Degree Murder
Judge Peter Cahill granted a motion to have Alexandria Duval’s bail reduced yesterday from $3 million to $200,000 cash bail or $2 million bail bond.
Senate Confirms Cahill to Maui Second Circuit Court
Peter T. Cahill was confirmed today as Judge for the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, located on Maui.
Senate Confirms Judge Pollack to the Supreme Court
The Hawaii State Senate today confirmed Judge Richard W. Pollack as an Associate Justice to the Supreme Court during a special session.
Hawaii State Senate to Vote on Judicial Nominees
The Hawaii State Senate convenes today to vote on the appointment of Judge Richard W. Pollack to the State Supreme Court and Peter T. Cahill to the Maui Circuit Court.
Special Session Planned to Consider Judicial Nominees
Appointees under consideration include Richard W. Pollack to the State Supreme Court and Peter T. Cahill to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.
