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NEC baby formula claims: what parents can do in Hawaii

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Filing deadlineAge 20 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 2 years from death for wrongful deathH.R.S. § 657-7

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Hawaii?

Hawaii personal injury SOL: 2 years (H.R.S. § 657-7). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 2-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 20 (H.R.S. § 657-13). Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death (H.R.S. § 663-3). A lawyer can confirm yours.

Age 20 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 2 years from death for wrongful death

Hawaii follows modified comparative negligence (recovery is barred if the plaintiff's negligence is greater than the defendants'). Discovery rule recognized.

Source: H.R.S. § 657-7

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Hawaii's 2-year personal injury SOL is tolled for minors until age 18 — surviving NEC children have until age 20 to file. Hawaii has a diverse premature infant population with elevated rates in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Kapiolani Medical Center is the state's primary high-risk obstetric and NICU center.

Medical facilities in Hawaii

  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children — NICU (Level III)

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the NEC baby formula claims: what parents can do overview. This page covers the local information available for Hawaii.

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Sources

  1. H.R.S. § 657-7