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Date
Ct.
Case Number
Case Name
Appealed From
Reporter Citation
August 7, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000281 [ADA]

State v. Dellacqua (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated, and remanded).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/06/2023. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/08/2023 [ada].

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division 153 Haw. 262
August 3, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000333 [ADA]

In re: Gonsalves (Order).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 05/08/2023.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/03/2023.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/07/2023 [ada].

Original Proceeding
August 3, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000844 [ADA]

JK v. DK.  ICA mem.op., filed 11/30/2022 [ada], 152 Haw. 108.  Dissenting Opinion by Nakasone, J.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/06/2023.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/03/2023 [ada].

Family Court, 2nd Circuit
August 3, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000410 [ADA]

MS v. LS (Order Dismissing Appeal).

Family Court, 5th Circuit
August 1, 2023 ICA CAAP-20-0000704 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association v. Cordero (Order of Correction).   ICA Order, filed 06/30/2021 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/30/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2021 [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/21/2023, 153 Haw. 241.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed on 07/03/2023.  ICA Order Granting in Part, Denying in Part, Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  ICA Amended s.d.o., affirmed, filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/29/2023. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/02/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 1, 2023 ICA CAAP-20-0000704 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association v. Cordero (Amended s.d.o., affirmed).   ICA Order, filed 06/30/2021 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/30/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2021 [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/21/2023, 153 Haw. 241.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed on 07/03/2023.  ICA Order Granting in Part, Denying in Part, Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  ICA Order of Correction, filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/29/2023. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/02/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
August 1, 2023 ICA CAAP-20-0000704 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association v. Cordero (Order Granting in Part, Denying in Part, Motion for Reconsideration).   ICA Order, filed 06/30/2021 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/30/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/09/2021 [ada].  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/21/2023, 153 Haw. 241.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/03/2023. ICA amended s.d.o., filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  ICA Order of Correction, filed 08/01/2023 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/29/2023. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/02/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 31, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000422 [ADA]

Hussein v. Kupau-Odo (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Prohibition and Motion for Emergency Stay, filed 07/11/2023.  S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Prohibition and Denying Motion for Emergency Stay, filed 07/25/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/27/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 31, 2023 ICA CAAP-19-0000868 [ADA]

Scarlett v. Macy’s West Stores, Inc. (s.d.o., affirmed). Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/20/2024. ICA Order, filed 03/13/2024 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 03/22/2024. ICA Order, filed 03/28/2024 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board 153 Haw. 261
July 28, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000358 [ADA]

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

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division 153 Haw. 260
July 28, 2023 ICA CAAP-18-0000587 [ADA]

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

Family Court, 2nd Circuit 153 Haw. 261
July 26, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000140 [ADA]

State v. Wassman (Order Approving Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
July 26, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000406 [ADA]

VS v. WS (Order Approving Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit
July 26, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000278 [ADA]

State v. Vitti (s.d.o., affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Kaneohe Division 153 Haw. 260
July 26, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000481 [ADA]

Dunbar v. Hapai, III (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit 153 Haw. 260
July 25, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000613 [ADA]

Roy v. Government Employees Insurance Co. (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 01/23/2023 [ada], 152 Haw. 225.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/02/2023.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/27/2023 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/31/2023.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/31/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 25, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000295 [ADA]

State v. Somerville (Order Denying Petition).  Petition for Extraordinary Writ, filed 05/23/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 25, 2023 ICA CAAP-19-0000545 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Wright (Order of Correction).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/21/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 242.  Consolidated With Case Nos. CAAP-19-0000879 and CAAP-20-0000364.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
July 25, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000422 [ADA]

Hussein v. Kupau-Odo (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Prohibition and Denying Motion for Emergency Stay).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Prohibition and Motion for Emergency Stay, filed 07/11/2023.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/27/2023.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/31/2023 [ada].

Original Proceeding
July 25, 2023 ICA CAAP-18-0000944 [ADA]

In re: BM (mem. op., vacated and remanded).

Family Court, 1st Circuit 153 Haw. 260
July 24, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000360 [ADA]

Vaimili v. Kawamura (Order Dismissing Petition).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 05/25/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 24, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000329 [ADA]

Hoapili v. Hawai‘i Paroling Authority (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Prohibition and/or Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Prohibition and/or Mandamus, filed 05/02/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 24, 2023 ICA CAAP-21-0000175 [ADA]

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

District Court, 1st Circuit, ‘Ewa Division 153 Haw. 260
July 21, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000381 [ADA]

Malagodi v. Nice (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed 06/26/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/29/2023. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/29/2024. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 05/03/2024 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 21, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000086 [ADA]

Fernandes v. Kubota (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 02/22/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 20, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000375 [ADA]

Birthdaysuit, III v. Ho (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 06/01/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 20, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000339 [ADA]

Wilmington Savings Fund Society v. Wallace (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 20, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000445 [ADA]

Dean v. State (Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 250.  Consolidated with CAAP-22-0000446.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/03/2023.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/11/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/13/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/22/2023.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/05/2023 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/10/2024 [ada], 154 Haw. 298. Concurring Opinion by Ginoza, J. [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
July 20, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000282 [ADA]

Coda v. State (Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/23/2323 [ada], 153 Haw. 243.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/13/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/07/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/10/2023.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/18/2023 [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
July 20, 2023 ICA CAAP-18-0000801 [ADA]

Myers v. Hawaiian Homes Commission (mem. op., affirmed).  ICA Order of Correction, filed 08/22/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 153 Haw. 259
July 19, 2023 ICA CAAP-18-0000531 [ADA]

Pendleton v. The Association of Apartment Owners of Kahala Towers (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 03/06/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 126.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
July 19, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000304 [ADA]

Jones v. Jones (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appellee Hawai‘i Law Enforcement Credit Union).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 19, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-22-0000309 [ADA]

State v. Kolo (Order Denying Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/21/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 181.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/14/2023.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 17, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-20-0000320 [ADA]

Nakaoka v. Shizuru (Order).  ICA Opinion, filed 09/01/2022 [ada], 151 Haw. 510.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 12/29/2022 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/21/2023.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/17/2023 [ada].  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 07/07/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 248.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/12/2023.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 14, 2023 ICA CAAP-19-0000278 [ADA]

Sniffen v. State of Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety (Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 249.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/10/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/02/2023. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/15/2023 [ada]. 

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 14, 2023 ICA CAAP-23-0000106 [ADA]

Hofelich v. State (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss).  ICA Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal, filed 05/30/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/02/2023.  ICA Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/13/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/15/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/15/2023.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/10/2023 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/14/2024. ICA Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/23/2024 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 14, 2023 ICA CAAP-17-0000621 [ADA]

Bank of New York Melon v. Bautista (Amended mem. op., vacated in part and affirmed in part re: 06/22/2017 Order, vacated in re: 08/02/2017 Order and Judgment, and remanded).  ICA mem. op., filed 03/28/2023, 153 Haw. 141.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/10/2023.  ICA Order Granting Motion for Partial Reconsideration, filed 07/14/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 14, 2023 ICA CAAP-17-0000621 [ADA]

Bank of New York Melon v. Bautista (Order Granting Motion for Partial Reconsideration).  ICA mem. op., filed 03/28/2023, 153 Haw. 141.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/10/2023.  ICA amended mem. op., filed 07/14/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 12, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-17-0000666 [ADA]

Franco v. Reinhardt (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Granting September 20, 2017 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing as Moot All Other Pending Motions in Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-17-0000666, filed 12/18/2017 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/28/2017.  ICA Order Denying December 28, 2017 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of December 18, 2017 Order Granting September 20, 2017 Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing as Moot All Other Pending Motions in Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-17-0000666, filed 01/08/2018 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/15/2018.  S.Ct. Order (1) Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, (2) Vacating the ICA’s December 18, 2017 Order Dismissing the Appeal, and (3) Remanding the Appeal to the ICA for Disposition on the Merits, filed 03/20/2018 [ada].  ICA mem. op., filed 02/28/2023 [ada],  152 Haw. 246.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/13/2023. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 11/30/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 406. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/30/2023. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 12/18/2023 [ada]. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 12/19/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
July 12, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000727 [ADA]

Scarpetta v. Lee (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order for Sanctions and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal, filed 06/21/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/03/2023.

Family Court, 3rd Circuit, South Kohala Division
July 11, 2023 ICA CAAP-22-0000445 [ADA]

Dean v. State (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/30/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 250.  Consolidated with CAAP-22-0000446.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/03/2023.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/13/2023.  ICA Order, filed 07/20/2023 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/22/2023.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/05/2023 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/10/2024 [ada], 154 Haw. 298. Concurring Opinion by Ginoza, J. [ada].

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
July 10, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000782 [ADA]

Makino v. County of Hawai‘i (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissent by Watanabe, J.  ICA mem. op., filed 04/05/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 142.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/01/2023.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 10, 2023 S.Ct SCPW-23-0000287 [ADA]

Phillips v. Wong (Order Dismissing Petition).  Petition, filed 04/12/2023.

Original Proceeding
July 10, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-23-0000106 [ADA]

Hofelich v. State (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal, filed 05/30/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/02/2023.  ICA Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/13/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/15/2023.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/15/2023. ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss, filed 07/14/2023 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/14/2024. ICA Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/23/2024 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
July 10, 2023 ICA CAAP-18-0000063 [ADA]

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Yoon (Order Dismissing Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 10, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-22-0000260 [ADA]

State v. James (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/20/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 181. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/01/2023. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/03/2024 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
July 7, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-20-0000320 [ADA]

Nakaoka v. Shizuru (s.d.o., affirmed).  ICA Opinion, filed 09/01/2022 [ada], 151 Haw. 510.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 12/29/2022 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/21/2023.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/17/2023 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/12/2023.  S.Ct. Order, filed 07/17/2023 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 153 Haw. 248
July 7, 2023 S.Ct SCPR-23-0000391 [ADA]

In re: Senda (Order Granting Petition to Resign in Good Standing).

Original Proceeding
July 6, 2023 ICA CAAP-20-0000421 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. Meyer (Order).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/21/2023 [ada], 153 Haw. 248.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/29/2023.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
July 5, 2023 S.Ct SCWC-22-0000054 [ADA]

In re: A. O. (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 03/16/2023 [ada], 152 Haw. 259.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/08/2023.

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
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