Timothy T. asked
The electric company wants me to sign a paper that releases Hawaiian Electric Company and its contractors from any claims, losses, or damages arising from their work on my property. They will be replacing underground wires after a power surge damaged my property. I am concerned that if someone falls into a trench they dig and gets hurt, they might sue me. The paper mentions restoring the excavated area to its original condition but does not explicitly state that they are responsible for any resulting damages. What should I do?
November 14th, 2023
Michael H. answered
The paragraph in question essentially states that if the company causes harm through their work, you...
November 14th, 2023
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