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HRS §347-13.5

Suing for damages from a violation

If someone breaks the law in section 347-13 and you are hurt by it, you can sue them in court. You can get three times your actual losses or $1,000, whichever is more, for each violation. You can also get your court costs and reasonable lawyer fees back.

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The statute, as written — Suits by individuals; jurisdiction; venue

Any person injured by a violation of section 347-13 may bring a civil action to recover three times the person's actual damages or $1,000, whichever sum is greater, for each violation. Any person bringing such an action shall also be entitled to recover the person's costs together with reasonable attorneys' fees. An action under this section shall be brought in the circuit court of the district in which the violation is alleged to have occurred.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§347-13 Rights of people with disabilities in public places

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