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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Hawaii has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims (HRS § 657-7). For minor victims, HRS § 657-13 tolls the SOL during minority. Hawaii does not have a product liability statute of repose. Honolulu juries have demonstrated willingness to award substantial damages in consumer product injury cases.
2 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)
Exposure in Hawaii
Source: HRS § 663-31
Source: USDA Food Purchase Survey 2023