§431:16-116 - Immunity. - Hawaii Statutes

     §431:16-116  Immunity.  There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against any member insurer, the association or its agents or employees, the board of directors, any person serving as an alternate or substitute representative of any director, or the commissioner or the commissioner's representatives for any action taken or any failure to act by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this part. [L 1987, c 347, pt of §2; am L 2000, c 93, §13]

 

Case Notes

 

  Where plaintiff's alleged tortious breach of contract, emotional distress, and bad faith claims were based on actions of Hawaii insurance guaranty association, through its agents and employees, in addressing plaintiff's claim for underinsured motorist benefits, claims barred by this section.  87 H. 14, 950 P.2d 1214.