← Back to search

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.

courts

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.