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Case Name
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Reporter Citation
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0000555 [ADA]

Rand v. Rand (s.d.o., vacated in part, affirmed and remanded).  Joel Shawn Rand’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/28/2016.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/06/2016 [ada].

Family Court, 2nd Circuit (Divorce) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0000753 [ADA]

Castro v. Melchor. Petitioners Leroy Melchor, Wanna Bhalang, Tomi Bradley, State of Hawaii and Hawaii Department of Public Safety’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/29/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/09/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 03/13/2018 [ada], 142 Haw. 1. Concurring Opinion by Nakayama J. [ada]. Opinion of McKenna, J. in which Pollack, J. Joins [ada]. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 03/20/2018 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 137 Haw. 179
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0001017 [ADA]

State v. Trinque.  Concurring Opinion by J. Ginoza [ada].  Consolidated with CAAP-12-0001018.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/01/2016 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/21/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/02/2016 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/25/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 269.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit 137 Haw. 130
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0000537 [ADA]

State v. Carvalho (s.d.o., reversed and affirmed).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, Puna Division (Driving Without License and Motor Vehicle Insurance) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0000896 [ADA]

State v. Yoshimoto (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Kaneohe Division (OVUII) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001067 [ADA]

State v. Ohashi (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, Kona Division (Criminal) 138 Haw. 134
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001151 [ADA]

State v. Nakamitsu (mem.op., vacated and remanded).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/25/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/06/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/29/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 157.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (OVUII) 138 Haw. 51
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001162 [ADA]

State v. Nakamura (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/13/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/19/2016 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division (OVUII) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001309 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank v. Krakauer (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Foreclosure) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001367 [ADA]

State v. Jemwai (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Assault) 137 Haw. 206
January 29, 2016 CAAP-15-0000688 [ADA]

State v. Ventrella (Order Granting the January 6, 2016 “Motion to Dismiss Appeal for State’s Failure to Prosecute”).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
January 28, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001311 [ADA]

Home & Community Services of Hawaii, Inc. v. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Concurring Opinion by J. Reifurth [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board 137 Haw. 125
January 28, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000042 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Trost (mem.op., affirmed). Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/08/2016.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/16/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Civil) 138 Haw. 51
January 28, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000830 [ADA]

Property Reserve, Inc. v. Wasson (Order Granting January 19, 2016 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing All Other Pending Motions as Moot).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 28, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000602 [ADA]

State v. Abordo (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/23/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 477. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/12/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/23/2015 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit (Breath Test)
January 28, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000840 [ADA]

State v. Shimkus (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 05/24/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 447. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/23/2014. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration of SDO Opinion, filed 05/28/2014 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/13/2014. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/02/2014 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (Breath Test)
January 27, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001302 [ADA]

State v. Tsujimura.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 05/02/2016 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/10/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/24/2016 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/31/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 299.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C. J. Recktenwald joins [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division 137 Haw. 117
January 27, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001360 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Brooks (mem.op., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Foreclosure) 138 Haw. 51
January 26, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000641 [ADA]

Nicola v. Adams (Order Granting January 8, 2016 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000641 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing All Other Pending Motions as Moot).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 25, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001178 [ADA]

JM v. YM (mem.op., affirmed).

Family Court, 1st Circuit (Custody)
January 22, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001136 [ADA]

Ortiz v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/24/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/06/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) 137 Haw. 205
January 21, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0000870 [ADA]

Association of Condominium Homeowners of Tropics at Waikele v. Sakuma (s.d.o, dismissed).   ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 01/11/2013 [ada].  Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/15/2013.  Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Motion for Leave of Court to File Conforming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/20/2013.  S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Leave of Court to File Conforming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/02/2013 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Accepting Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/24/2013 [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/17/2013 [ada] 131 Haw. 254.  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 07/21/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 25.  Appellant-Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP Rule 40(a)-(b) for Reconsideration, filed 07/31/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/04/2015 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/18/2015.  Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/21/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/22/2015 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/28/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, Vacating the Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on Appeal, and Remanding the Case to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed 11/06/2015 [ada].  Appellant-Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP, Rule 49(a)-(b) for Reconsideration of the ICA’s January 21, 2016 Summary Disposition Order, filed 02/01/2016.  ICA Order Denying Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP, Rule 49(a)-(b) for Reconsideration of the ICA’s January 21, 2016 Summary Disposition Order, filed 02/01/2016 [ada].  Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/21/2016.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Writ of Possession) 137 Haw. 205
January 21, 2016 ICA CAAP-13-0001097 [ADA]

Yadao v. State

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board 137 Haw. 162
January 21, 2016 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000347 [ADA]

Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop v. Trader (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 04/17/2015.

Original Proceeding
January 21, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0005232 [ADA]

State v. Cheek-Enriques (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 04/28/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 217. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/01/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/15/2015 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit (Breath Test) 137 Haw. 205
January 21, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0005454 [ADA]

State v. Lee (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 05/05/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 217. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/02/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/06/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Breath Test)
January 21, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000606 [ADA]

State v. Terasako (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 05/29/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 407. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/08/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/20/2015 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division (Breath Test)
January 20, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000640 [ADA]

In re Application of Maui Electric Company, Limited (Order Granting Maui Electric Company, Ltd’s November 9, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).  Petitioner-Appellant Sierra Club’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/19/2016. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/05/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/14/2017 [ada], 141 Haw. 249. Dissenting Opinion by Recktenwald, C.J., in which Nakayama, J., Joins [ada]. ICA Order Granting the January 19, 2018 Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Appeal, filed 02/22/2018 [ada].

Public Utilities Commission
January 20, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000658 [ADA]

Hester v. Horowitz (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
January 20, 2016 S.Ct SCAD-15-0000709 [ADA]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Collins (Order of Suspension). S.Ct. Order Denying Motion Without Prejudice, filed 06/27/2017 [ada].

Original Proceeding
January 20, 2016 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000952 [ADA]

Cullen v. Heely (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus). Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 12/24/2015.

Original Proceeding
January 20, 2016 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000964 [ADA]

Grindling v. The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit of the State of Hawaii (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus). Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 12/30/2015.

Original Proceeding
January 19, 2016 ICA 29091 [ADA]

Freitas v. Hawaii Medical Center, LLC (Order Dismissing the Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 19, 2016 ICA CAAP-10-0000175 [ADA]

Jackson v. Tauala (Order (1) Dismissing the Appeal for Failure to Prosecute and (2) No Further Action on the December 1, 2015 Orders to Show Cause).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 19, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0000354 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Mendoza (Order (1) Dismissing the Appeal for Failure to Prosecute and (2) No Further Action on the December 1, 2015 Orders to Show Cause).

District Court, 2nd Circuit
January 19, 2016 ICA CAAP-13-0000595 [ADA]

Ryan v. Herzog (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Clarification and for Reconsideration of Summary Disposition Order). ICA s.d.o., filed 11/18/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 374. Defendant/Appellant’s Motion for Clarification and for Reconsideration of Summary Disposition, filed 11/27/2015. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/09/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/23/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/09/2018 [ada], 142 Haw. 278.

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Lāhainā Division
January 19, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000059 [ADA]

In the Interest of KP (s.d.o., affirmed). Concurring Opinion by J. Leonard [ada].  Petitioner/Mother-Appellant’s and Petitioner/Father Appellant’s Joint Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/30/2016.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/11/2016 [ada].

Family Court, 5th Circuit (Family Supervision) 137 Haw. 205
January 19, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000745 [ADA]

Rost v. Bank of Hawaii (Order Approving the January 8, 2016 Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal with Prejudice).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCPR-15-0000962 [ADA]

In re Pasquarett (Order Granting Petition to Resign and Surrender License).

Original Proceeding
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-11-0000697 [ADA]

Santiago v. Tanaka (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA mem. op., filed 11/28/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 179.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/05/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/17/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/29/2015.  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 01/06/2016.  S.Ct. Amended Opinion, filed 01/15/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 137.  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 04/19/2016.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 05/17/2016 [ada].  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Reconsideration of Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 05/23/2016.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 06/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-11-0000697 [ADA]

Santiago v. Tanaka (Amended Opinion).  ICA mem. op., filed 11/28/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 179.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/05/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/17/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/29/2015.  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 01/06/2016.  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration, filed 01/15/2016 [ada].  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 04/19/2016.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 05/17/2016 [ada].  Respondent Ruth Tanaka’s Motion for Reconsideration of Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 05/23/2016.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Dismissing Motion for Stay of Judgment, filed 06/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit 137 Haw. 137
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000980 [ADA]

State v. Murphy (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/30/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 448.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/24/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/29/2014 [ada].  

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolul Division (OVUII)
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0003478 [ADA]

State v. Gladman (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).   Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 08/17/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 27.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/11/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/16/2015 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Wahiawa Division (OVUII)
January 15, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000695 [ADA]

State v. Mikawa (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 08/27/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 27.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/05/2015.  S.Ct. s.d.o.,filed 03/04/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 248.  Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit
January 14, 2016 ICA CAAP-13-0000096 [ADA]

Hsieh v. Sun (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 11/19/2015.  Plaintiff-Appellant Sherman Shih-Lung Hsieh’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/30/2015.  ICA Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration and Amending the Opinion of the Court, filed 01/12/2016 [ada].  ICA Amended Opinion, filed 01/12/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 90.  

Family Court, 1st Circuit
January 14, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-14-0001044 [ADA]

State v. Balcita (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).   ICA s.d.o., filed 09/21/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 28.  Consolidated with No. CAAP-14-0001044.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/04/2015.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 13, 2016 ICA CAAP-11-0000377 [ADA]

Hui Maka’ainana A Kalawahine v. Hawaiian Homes Commission (Order of Amendment).  ICA Opinion, filed 12/22/2015 [ada], 137 Haw. 71.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 13, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000872 [ADA]

Shaganenko v. Yamauchi (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rules 11(b)(2), (c)(2)).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 13, 2016 CAAP-15-0000708 [ADA]

State v. Teves (Order Granting the January 8, 2016 Motion to Withdraw Notice of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
January 13, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000890 [ADA]

State v. Char (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 07/24/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 26.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/03/2015.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
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