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HRS §481K-5

Other ways consumers can enforce their rights

This section says consumers keep all other legal rights and can sue for damages from violations. A court can award double the loss, costs, fees, and other relief. Lawsuits must start within one year after the warranty ends.

The statute, as written — Other remedies

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit the rights or remedies available to consumers, or to the State under any other law. (b) Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase or lease of an assistive device that waives, limits, or disclaims any of the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy. (c) In addition to pursuing other remedies, a consumer may bring an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in the action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees, and any equitable relief that the court may determine is appropriate. A failure by a manufacturer to provide the warranty required by section 481K-2 or the notice provided by section 481K-4 shall constitute prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive act or practice under chapter 480. Any action brought under this chapter by a consumer must be initiated within one year following the expiration of the warranty period.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§481K-2 Warranty and repair for assistive devices

§481K-4 Disclosing defects when reselling returned assistive devices

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