HRS §268-9
Seamen can sue for ferry injuries
This section allows seamen injured on Hawaii state ferries to sue the state's transportation department. Lawsuits can be filed in the first circuit court or in the circuit where the injury happened. It only covers this specific type of injury claim.
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The statute, as written — Seamen may sue for injuries; venue
The State consents to suits against the department of transportation by seamen for injuries occurring upon vessels under the authority of the Hawaii state ferries system in accordance with title 46 United States Code section 30104. The venue of the actions may be in the first circuit court or the circuit wherein the injury occurred.
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