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HRS §414-176

Stopping or settling a shareholder lawsuit

A shareholder lawsuit brought on behalf of a corporation cannot be dropped or settled unless a court approves it. If the court thinks the deal will significantly affect shareholders, it will order that those shareholders be told about it.

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The statute, as written — Discontinuance or settlement

A derivative proceeding may not be discontinued or settled without the court's approval. If the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement will substantially affect the interests of the corporation's shareholders or a class of shareholders, the court shall direct that notice be given to the shareholders affected.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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