Opinions 2016

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Date
Ct.
Case Number
Case Name
Appealed From
Reporter Citation
August 12, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-13-0000531 [ADA]

Arthur v. State, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (Order Dismissing Motion to Correct, Amend, Modify or Reconsider Judgment on Appeal). ICA Opinion, filed 02/27/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 150. Consolidated with Nos. CAAP-13-0000551 and CAAP-13-0000615. ICA Order of Correction, filed 05/18/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/07/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/18/2015 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/27/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 06/27/2016 [ada]. Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff/Appellee/Respondent Kamehameha Investment Corporation’s Motion to Correct, Amend, Modify or Reconsider Judgment on Appeal, filed 08/02/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 12, 2016
ICA
CAAP-12-0000527 [ADA]

DeMello v. The Gas Company (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Attorney's Fee)
August 12, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-13-0003039 [ADA]

State v. Hilario (mem.op., vacated and remanded to ICA). ICA mem.op., filed 03/18/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 298. Dissenting Opinion by J. Ginoza [ada]. ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/28/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/21/2016. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Murder)
August 11, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0000581 [ADA]

MacDonald v. Cardinal Maintenance Service, Inc. (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 06/03/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/01/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 11, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000106 [ADA]

PNC Bank National Association v. Goodwin (Order Approving the July 29, 2016 “Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 11, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0000372 [ADA]

In re Petition of Lihue Pharmacy, Inc. v. Med-Quest Division, State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 11, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000486 [ADA]

Khaleghi v. INDYMAC Venture, LLC (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Civil)
August 10, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0000936 [ADA]

JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association v. Bickel (s.d.o., dismissed as moot).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Foreclosure)
August 10, 2016
ICA
CAAP-13-0002529 [ADA]

State v. See (Order of Correction). ICA s.d.o., filed 06/02/2016 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division
August 9, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000581 [ADA]

Robert D. Ferris Trust v. Planning Commission of the County of Kauai.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
August 9, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0001143 [ADA]

State v. Krstoth. ICA s.d.o., filed 07/30/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 26. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/09/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/20/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 9, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000951 [ADA]

Ditus v. Court (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Order Dismissing the Appeal for lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 06/07/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/05/2016.

District Court, 3rd Circuit
August 9, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-16-0000005 [ADA]

Vicente v. Hilo Medical Investors, Ltd. (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 05/19/2016 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/01/2016. ICA Order Denying the June 1, 2016 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/03/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/13/2016. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2016. S.Ct.Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/18/2016 [ada]. Motion to Reconsider, filed 07/28/2016. S.Ct. Order Denying “Motion to Reconsider”, filed 08/03/2016 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
August 8, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-11-0001106 [ADA]

Zhang v. State (mem.op., vacated and remanded). ICA s.d.o., filed 09/15/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 115. Petitioner/Claimant-Appellant Juliana J.. Zhang’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/22/2014. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/04/2015 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Workers Compensation)
August 8, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0000427 [ADA]

State v. Paris. Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada]. ICA mem.op., filed 07/31/2015 [ada]. ICA Order of Correction, filed 09/22/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed, 11/15/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 8, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000400 [ADA]

Schmidt v. Carroll (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., 04/29/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/26/2016.

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
August 5, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0000384 [ADA]

State v. Godines. ICA s.d.o., filed 12/21/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 544. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/24/2016. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/04/2016 [ada].

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division
August 5, 2016
S.Ct
SCAD-14-0001333 [ADA]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Wooten (Order of Reinstatement). S.Ct. Order of Suspension, filed 12/11/2015 [ada].

Original Proceeding
August 4, 2016
S.Ct
SCPW-16-0000391 [ADA]

Au v. Nishimura (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus). Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 05/11/2016.

Original Proceeding
August 4, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000376 [ADA]

In re Arbitration between United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO Union and City and County of Honolulu and Department of Facility Maintenance (Order Granting 05/27/2016 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 3, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0000061 [ADA]

State v. Faamama (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 03/31/2016 [ada]. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 04/22/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/21/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 3, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0001125 [ADA]

Peak Capital Group, LLC v. Perez (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 03/23/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/20/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 3, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-16-0000005 [ADA]

Vicente v. Hilo Medical Investors, Ltd. (Order Denying “Motion to Reconsider”). ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 05/19/2016 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/01/2016. ICA Order Denying the June 1, 2016 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/03/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/13/2016. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2016. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/18/2016 [ada]. Motion to Reconsider, filed 07/28/2016. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/09/2016 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
August 3, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-15-0000445 [ADA]

Association of Apartment Owners of Royal Aloha v. Certified Management, Inc. (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 06/30/2016 [ada]. Appellees-Defendants’ Joint Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/11/2016. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/19/2016 [ada]. Joint Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/21/2016. Appellant-Plaintiff Association of Apartment Owners of Royal Aloha’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/28/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 2, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0001160 [ADA]

Certified Construction, Inc. v. Crawford (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 03/31/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 281. Dissenting Opinion by J. Foley [ada]. Consoldiated with No. CAAP-14-0001190. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/20/2016.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
August 1, 2016
S.Ct
SCPW-16-0000477 [ADA]

Dacanay v. Sakamoto (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus). Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 06/17/2016.

Original Proceeding
July 29, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-14-0001369 [ADA]

Massey v. State ( Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 04/12/2016 [ada]. Petitioners Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/16/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 29, 2016
ICA
CAAP-13-0000132 [ADA]

State v. Acacio (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Terroristic Threatening)
July 29, 2016
ICA
CAAP-12-0000025 [ADA]

Goran Pleho, LLC v. Lacy (mem.op., affirmed in part, vacated in part, vacated, affirmed and remanded). Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion, filed 08/08/2016.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Fraud)
July 29, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0001354 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Cordially Fuentes Ramos-Newton (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Civil)
July 29, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000001 [ADA]

State v. Munet (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 28, 2016
S.Ct
SCWC-13-0000428 [ADA]

In re Thomas H. Gentry Revocable Trust (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration). ICA mem.op., filed 10/22/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 132. Appellant/Petitioner Kiana E. Gentry’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/31/2014. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/07/2014 [ada]. Petitioner Kiana E. Gentry’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/02/2015. Petitioner Kiana E. Gentry’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/23/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/18/2015 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/28/2016 [ada]. Respondents-Appellees Mark L. Vorsatz and First Hawaiian Bank’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/08/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000099 [ADA]

State v. Adcock (Order Approving the July 25, 2016 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal”).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0001298 [ADA]

Oliveira v. Oliveira (mem. op., affirmed). Dissenting Opinion by J. Foley [ada].

Family Court, 3rd Circuit (Post Decree Relief)
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000108 [ADA]

Hawkins v. Hawkins (Order (1) Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30; and (2) Dismissing All Pending Motions).

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000326 [ADA]

Ishii v. Ishii (Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30).

Family Court, 1st Circuit
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000390 [ADA]

State v. Valiente-Pena (Order Granting the July 24, 2016 Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

District Court, 1st Circuit
July 28, 2016
ICA
CAAP-13-0001432 [ADA]

Greenspon v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (Order Denying Motion to Reconsider or Clarify Memorandum Opinion). ICA mem.op., filed 06/14/2016 [ada]. Appellant’s Motion to Reconsider or Clarify the June 14, 2016 Memorandum Opinion, filed 07/05/2016.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000399 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Pineda (Order Approving the July 20, 2016 “Stipulation for Dismissal”).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000416 [ADA]

JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Fujii (Order re Response to Order to Show Cause and Order Dismissing in Part the July 18, 2016 Withdrawal of Appeal without Prejudice and the Appeal is Dismissed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-16-0000457 [ADA]

M7 Corp. v. JK Wong Group, LLC (Order Approving the July 21, 2016 “Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal”.)

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-13-0006151 [ADA]

HSBC Bank USA v. Reyes (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Writ of Possession)
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0000503 [ADA]

Vidal v. State, Department of Transportation (s.d.o., affirmed).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Workers Compensation)
July 27, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000676 [ADA]

Kincaid v. Gutierres (Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to
HRAP Rule 30).

Family Court, 2nd Circuit
July 26, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000415 [ADA]

State v. Waikiki (s.d.o., affirmed). Consolidated with No. CAAP-15-0000416.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Security Fraud)
July 26, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000802 [ADA]

Hiatt v. Williams (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 25, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000959 [ADA]

Yuen v. Bella (Order Approving in Part the June 06, 2016 “Order for Stipulated Dismissal of Appeal” and the Appeal is Dismissed with Prejudice).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 25, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000900 [ADA]

Yuen v. Bella (Order Approving in Part the June 06, 2016 “Order for Stipulated Dismissal of Appeal” and the Appeal is Dismissed with Prejudice).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 22, 2016
ICA
CAAP-15-0000479 [ADA]

Gustafson Real Estate LLC v. Watkins (mem.op, affirmed).

District Court, 1st Circuit (Writ of Possession)
July 22, 2016
ICA
CAAP-14-0000784 [ADA]

Bank of New York Mellon v. Blye (mem.op., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit (Foreclosure)
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