What damages can I be awarded in a consumer fraud lawsuit?

In a consumer fraud lawsuit in Hawaii, individuals who have been harmed by a deceptive trade practice may seek monetary damages as compensation for the harm they have suffered. This includes reimbursement for any money that was lost as a result of the deceptive practice, as well as compensation for any other damage, such as emotional distress or physical harm. Hawaii law also allows the court to award “punitive” damages, which are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar wrongdoing in the future. In addition, courts in Hawaii may award the prevailing party attorney fees and court costs. In some cases, the court may also order the defendant to engage in corrective action. For example, the court may order the defendant to cease and desist from conducting deceptive practices, or to issue a corrective notice to other consumers. The court may also issue an injunction that prohibits the defendant from engaging in similar deceptive practices in the future. In addition, victims of consumer fraud may be able to seek restitution from the defendant. This is a form of monetary damages that is awarded to make the plaintiff “whole,” or to the extent that it can. For example, if the plaintiff lost $1,000 through the deceptive practice, the court may order the defendant to pay $1,000 in restitution.

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