Title
RESOLUTION 25-13, SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC. V. COUNTY OF MAUI; ABRAHAM PARK, ET AL.; CIVIL 2CCV-23-0000401
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Resolution 25-13, entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC. V. COUNTY OF MAUI; ABRAHAM PARK, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 2CCV-23-0000401.” Resolution 25-13’s purpose is to approve settlement of the claim, filed on December 8, 2023. The claim alleges property damage to utility poles and lines sustained on December 14, 2021, due to negligent operation of a County vehicle by a County employee.
2. Correspondence dated December 20, 2024, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a copy of the Complaint and Summons, filed on December 8, 2023.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 25-13, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 25-13 and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated in accordance with Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential under a State or Federal law, or a court order.