HRS §386-155
Who pays for lawsuits involving the special compensation fund
This section says that all costs of lawsuits involving the special compensation fund, like court fees, lawyer fees, and witness fees, are paid from that fund. It also says that administrative costs to protect and keep the fund are paid from the fund.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Expenses
All litigation expenses, including but not limited to court costs, attorneys' fees, and witness fees incurred by the director in preparation, prosecution, or defense of any action brought on behalf of or against the special compensation fund shall be paid from the fund. Administrative expenses for the protection and preservation of the special compensation fund shall also be paid from the fund.
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