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Case Name
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Reporter Citation
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
January 13, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000056 [ADA]

State v. Wagner (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/29/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 373. Concurring Opinion by J. Nakamura [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/14/2015. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/16. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/11/2016 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/04/2017 [ada], 139 Haw. 475.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
January 12, 2016 ICA CAAP-13-0000096 [ADA]

Hsieh v. Sun (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration and Amending the Opinion of the Court).  ICA Opinion, filed 11/19/2015.  Plaintiff-Appellant Sherman Shih-Lung Hsieh’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/30/2015.  ICA Amended Opinion, filed 01/12/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 90.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 01/14/2016 [ada].

Family Court, 1st Circuit
January 12, 2016 ICA CAAP-13-0000096 [ADA]

Hsieh v. Sun (Amended Opinion).   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 Order of Correction, filed 01/14/2016 [ada].

 

Family Court, 1st Circuit 137 Haw. 90
January 12, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001134 [ADA]

U.S. Bank N.A. v. Mattos (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order Granting Motion for Publication and Rescinding Summary Disposition Order Filed January 12, 2016, filed 02/12/2016 [ada].  ICA Opinion, filed 02/12/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 209 .  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 06/06/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 26.

 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Foreclosure) 137 Haw. 205
January 12, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001328 [ADA]

Ohana Ho‘opakele v. Department of Accounting and General Services (mem.op., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/10/2016. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/20/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Civil) 138 Haw. 51
January 12, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000093 [ADA]

Rocco v. Kalapana Seaview Estates Community Association (mem.op., affirmed).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30, filed 06/19/2015 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/25/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/02/2015.  ICA Order Granting the June 25, 2015 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/02/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/07/2015.  ICA Order Denying as Moot the July 7, 2015 Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/10/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Dismissing without Prejudice Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/04/2015 [ada]. 

 

District Court, 3rd Circuit (Ineffectve Counsel) 138 Haw. 51
January 12, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000778 [ADA]

Noel Madamba Contracting, LLC v. Romero (Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/23/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 447.  Consolidated with No. CAAP-12-0000868.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/19/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/01/2014 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 11/25/2015 [ada], 137 Haw. 1.  Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration, ,filed 11/29/2015.  Respondents-Appellees/Cross-Petitioners-Appellees Ramon Romero and Cassie Romero’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/07/2015.  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 12, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000086 [ADA]

State v. Abdon.  ICA mem.op., filed 09/26/2014 [ada], 134 Haw. 114.  Concurring Opinion by J. Nakamura [ada].  ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/27/2014 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/22/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/04/2015 [ada].  

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 137 Haw. 19
January 11, 2016 ICA CAAP-12-0000582 [ADA]

Mokiao v. Attractions Hawaii (s.d.o., affirmed).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Workers' Compensation) 137 Haw. 205
January 11, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001018 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Smith (Order Granting Motion for Publication and Rescinding Memorandum Opinion filed on December 28, 2015).  ICA mem.op., filed 12/28/2015 [ada].  ICA Opinion, filed 01/11/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 53.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 11, 2016 ICA CAAP-14-0001018 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Smith.  ICA mem.op., filed 12/28/2015 [ada].  ICA Order Granting Motion for Publication and Rescinding Memorandum Opinion filed on December 28, 2015, filed 01/11/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 137 Haw. 53
January 11, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000642 [ADA]

In re Protection of the Person and Property of Collord (Order Approving the December 30, 2015 Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
January 11, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-000121 [ADA]

Martinez v. State, Board of Nursing.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 137 Haw. 83
January 11, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000642 [ADA]

State v. Gomez (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA s.d.o., filed 02/27/2015 [ada], 134 Haw. 478.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/28/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/09/2015 [ada].  

District Court, 1st Circuit, Ewa Division (Traffic)
January 11, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0001086 [ADA]

State v. Tavares (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  Concurrence by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting by J. Nakayama, in which C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/28/2014 [ada], 133 Haw. 447. Application for Petition for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/12/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/20/2014 [ada].  

District Court, 1st Circuit ((OVUII)
January 7, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000571 [ADA]

The Bank of New York Mellon v. Merton (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant HRAP Rule 30).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
January 7, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000943 [ADA]

Bank of New York Mellon v. Kim (Order (1) Denying the January 4, 2016 Stipulation to Withdraw Defendant Won Cha Kim’s Notice of Appeal and (2) Approving the January 4, 2016 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 7, 2016 CAAP-15-0000603 [ADA]

Shyanguya v. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC (Order (1) Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rule 30; and (2) All Pending Motions are Dismissed as Moot).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 7, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000869 [ADA]

State v. Collins (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA mem. op., filed 09/17/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 190. ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/01/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/30/2015.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 6, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000356 [ADA]

State v. Bond (Order (1) Granting October 20, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction; and (2) All Pending Motions are Dismissed as Moot).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 6, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000602 [ADA]

Ramiscal v. Nitto Hawaii Company, Ltd. (Order Dismissing the Appeal Pursuant to HRAP Rules 11(b)(2) and (c)(2)).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
January 6, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000654 [ADA]

State v. Nobriga (Order Approving the December 31, 2015 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
January 6, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0001025 [ADA]

State v. Bayudan (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 09/28/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 28.  Defendant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/06/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/13/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/26/2015.  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 03/10/2016 [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, Honolulu Division
January 6, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000201 [ADA]

Kamekona v. Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, Inc. (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 07/30/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 26. ICA Order of Correction, filed 07/31/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/25/2015.

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
January 6, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000510 [ADA]

JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association v. Young (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 08/24/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 27. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 09/03/2015. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 09/10/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/27/2015.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
January 6, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000990 [ADA]

Alvarado v. Alvarado (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/19/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 192.  Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/29/2015.  ICA Order Denying Plaintiff-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/04/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/25/2015.  

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
January 5, 2016 ICA CAAP-15-0000379 [ADA]

Shigemura v. Pilialoha (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

District Court, 1st Circuit
January 5, 2016 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000794 [ADA]

State v. Subia (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed 08/17/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 24.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 09/23/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/23/2015. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/24/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 62.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
December 31, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000133 [ADA]

State v. Curtis.  Consolidated with No. CAAP-12-0000134. ICA Order of Amendment, filed 02/23/2016 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/19/2016.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/01/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/15/2017 [ada], 139 Haw. 486.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit 137 Haw. 43
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