Wrongful eviction suit reaches settlement
Settlement sends a message that there are serious consequences for violating the eviction moratorium.
Maui tenants welcome federal court decision preserving low-income housing
District Court Judge Jill Otake rejected an attempt by Front Street Affordable Housing Partners to unilaterally end affordability restrictions that the developer agreed to when it accepted public money for the development.
Tenant advocates warn landlords of consequences for illegal evictions
A group of advocates for Hawaiʻi tenants is warning landlords that they may face serious legal consequences, including possible liability for substantial money damages, if they attempt to evict tenants during the emergency ban on evictions.
Report: Tenants lose in 95 percent of eviction court cases
A new study confirms the existence of a stark disparity in legal representation between landlords and tenants, and a corresponding imbalance in eviction case outcomes in favor of landlords.
Hawaiʻi Judiciary recognizes pro bono work of Lance Collins
Collins was nominated by Lawyers for Equal Justice for his efforts to preserve the affordability of Front Street Apartments, among other noble causes.
State of Hawaiʻi sued for food stamp delays
Federal class action lawsuit filed to require the state to provide food stamps within 30 days as required by federal law
Resolution to landmark lawsuit will benefit thousands of Hawaiʻi children
The settlement requires the state to provide homeless children with equal access to public education and remove barriers to their educational success.
Federal judge rules state DOE must fulfill its obligation to Hawaiʻi homeless children
Hawaiʻi Department of Education ordered to change its enrollment procedures to ensure equal access for homeless children.
Civil rights group files injunction to protect homeless students’ rights
The court is asked to halt enforcement of laws and policies that illegally deny homeless children equal access to education.
Hawaiʻi homeless children denied equal access to education
Civil rights groups charge state with failure in federal class action lawsuit.