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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000354707-25-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HE"
cik: "0000354707"
company_name: "HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2025-02-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T23:36:10.221670+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hawaii Supreme Court Issues Favorable Decision for HEI on Insurance Subrogation in Maui Wildfire Litigation

## Summary
- Hawaii Supreme Court issued decision on Feb 10, 2025 on Reserved Questions in case 2CSP-23-0000057 regarding insurers' subrogation claims in Maui wildfire tort litigation.
- Decision clarifies that insurers cannot separately sue defendants after settlement becomes final, aligning with HEI and plaintiffs' positions.
- HEI President and CEO Scott Seu stated the decision helps move settlement forward and reestablish financial stability for the company.
- Second Circuit Court on Maui can now consider settlement agreements for final judicial approval, with a written opinion expected in coming weeks.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000354707-25-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HE
- cik: 0000354707
- company_name: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2025-02-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354707/000035470725000005/0000354707-25-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46207/000035470725000005/he-20250211.htm

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