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HRS §378-63

Suing for violations of this law

This section lets you sue someone who broke this part of the law. You can ask the court to stop the violation, get money for your losses, or both. You must file within two years of the violation, and you can sue in certain courts. You may also recover reasonable lawyer fees.

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The statute, as written — Civil actions for injunctive relief or damages

(a) A person who alleges a violation of this part may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both within two years after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this part. (b) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (a) may be brought in the circuit court for the circuit where the alleged violation occurred, where the complainant resides, or where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides or has a principal place of business. (c) As used in subsection (a), "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this part, including reasonable attorney fees.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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