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HRS §489-22

Private lawsuit for discrimination

If someone hurts you by discriminating illegally under this part, you can sue to stop it. If you win, the court must order the other side to pay your lawyer, court costs, and $100. You can file in district court, including small claims.

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The statute, as written — Private cause of action

Any person who is injured by an unlawful discriminatory practice under this part may bring proceedings to enjoin the unlawful discriminatory practice, and if the decree is for the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, the cost of suit, and $100. Any action under this part shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the district courts as provided in chapter 604, and may be commenced and conducted in the small claims division of the district court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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