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1w ago•2 min read

•The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled February 10, 2026 in Burnes v. Hawaiian Electric Company, a major case arising from the deadly August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire that killed over 100 people

Hawaii Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Lahaina Fire Insurance Case

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled February 10, 2026 in a complex lawsuit stemming from the devastating August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire that killed over 100 people. The case involves fire victims, Hawaiian Electric Company, and insurance companies seeking subrogation rights.

•The lawsuit involves fire victims as plaintiffs, Hawaiian Electric as defendant, and multiple insurance companies as intervenor subrogation plaintiffs seeking recovery rights

1w ago•1 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court ruled on Hawaiian Electric's liability for the August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire that killed over 100 people

Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Hawaiian Electric Liability in Lahaina Fire

The Hawaii Supreme Court issued a ruling on February 10, 2026, in a complex liability case involving Hawaiian Electric Company and the devastating August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire that killed over 100 people. Insurance companies are appealing a lower court decision in litigation stemming from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history.

•Insurance companies are appealing a circuit court decision seeking subrogation rights in the complex wildfire litigation

1w ago•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court accepted certiorari petition filed by Steven Goo on Dec. 22, 2025

Hawaii Supreme Court to Review Workplace Safety Case Against Royal Hawaiian Movers

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari in *Sumera v. Goo*, a workplace dispute involving employee Lester Sumera and Royal Hawaiian Movers management. The case will proceed to oral argument before the state's highest court.

•Case involves workplace dispute between employee Lester Sumera and Royal Hawaiian Movers management

1w ago•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court accepted certiorari petition filed December 8, 2025

Hawaii Supreme Court Accepts Retirement Benefits Case Against State ERS

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari in *Martell v. Employee Retirement System*, bringing a dispute over state employee retirement benefits to the state's highest court. The case involves Linda S. Martell challenging decisions made by Hawaii's Employee Retirement System and its Board of Trustees.

•Case involves dispute between state employee Linda Martell and Hawaii Employee Retirement System

1w ago•4 min read

•Three Riopta sisters successfully petitioned Hawaii Supreme Court for review of foreclosure case

Hawaii Supreme Court Accepts Foreclosure Appeal by Three Sisters

The Hawaii Supreme Court has agreed to review a foreclosure case involving three sisters who are challenging an action by Wilmington Savings Fund Society acting as trustee for a mortgage acquisition trust. The court will decide the case without oral arguments.

•Wilmington Savings Fund Society acting as mortgage trust trustee brought the foreclosure action

2w ago•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court rejected Austin Rosa's certiorari petition against Kauai Police Department and county officials

Hawaii Supreme Court Rejects Police Misconduct Appeal by Austin Rosa

The Hawaii Supreme Court rejected a petition for review in *Rosa v. Kaua'i Police Department*, ending a civil rights lawsuit by self-represented plaintiff Austin Rosa against the Kauai Police Department, prosecutor's office, and county government. The February 4, 2026 order represents the final appellate option in Hawaii's state court system.

•Self-represented plaintiff exhausted all state court appeals following adverse Intermediate Court of Appeals ruling

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court denied reconsideration motion by plastic surgery practice in public records case

Hawaii Supreme Court Denies Plastic Surgery Center's Reconsideration Motion

The Hawaii Supreme Court denied a motion for reconsideration filed by a plastic surgery practice and its doctor in a public records case brought by the Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest. The court found no overlooked legal or factual issues warranting review.

•Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest brought original proceeding against circuit court judge

Jan 20, 2026•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court dismissed Samuel Carter's motion for reconsideration on January 20, 2026

Hawaii Supreme Court Dismisses Police Lawsuit Appeal by Samuel Carter

The Hawaii Supreme Court dismissed Samuel Carter's motion for reconsideration in his lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department and multiple officers. The court ruled that its December 2025 decision rejecting Carter's certiorari petition is final and cannot be reconsidered under state appellate rules.

•Court ruled its December 2025 certiorari rejection is final under appellate rules

Jan 5, 2026•4 min read

•Hawaii Supreme Court consolidated four tax appeal cases involving research companies challenging state tax assessments

Hawaii Supreme Court Consolidates Tax Appeals from Research Companies

The Hawaii Supreme Court has consolidated multiple tax appeal cases involving research companies challenging state tax assessments. The consolidated proceedings include appeals from PM & AM Research, Inc., Big Island Science Center, LLC, and Whale Watchers, LLC against the State of Hawaii.

•Appeals include PM & AM Research, Inc., Big Island Science Center, LLC, and Whale Watchers, LLC as petitioners against the State of Hawaii