HRS §428-1104
Who pays costs in a successful company lawsuit
If someone sues on behalf of a limited liability company and wins or gets money from a settlement, the court can order the company to pay their reasonable costs and lawyer fees. The court must also make the plaintiff give the company any leftover money from the case.
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The statute, as written — Expenses
If a derivative action for a limited liability company is successful, in whole or in part, or if anything is received by the plaintiff as a result of a judgment, compromise, or settlement of an action or claim, the court may award the plaintiff reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, and shall direct the plaintiff to remit to the limited liability company the remainder of the proceeds received.
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