§28-94 , 412 - 3-114. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§480-13.5]  Additional civil penalties for consumer frauds committed against elders.  (a)  If a person commits a violation under section 480-2 which is directed toward, targets, or injures an elder, a court, in addition to any other civil penalty, may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.

     (b)  In determining the amount, if any, of civil penalty under subsection (a), the court shall consider the following:

     (1)  Whether the person's conduct was in wilful disregard of the rights of the elder;

     (2)  Whether the person knew or should have known that the person's conduct was directed toward or targeted an elder;

     (3)  Whether the elder was more vulnerable to the person's conduct than other consumers because of age, poor health, infirmity, impaired understanding, restricted mobility, or disability;

     (4)  The extent of injury, loss, or damages suffered by the elder; and

     (5)  Any other factors the court deems appropriate.

     (c)  As used in this chapter, "elder" means a consumer who is sixty-two years of age or older. [L 1998, c 179, §1]

 

Cross References

 

  Some other actions or penalties for violations committed against elders, see §§28-94, 412:3-114.5, 444-10.7, 454-4.5, 480-13, 485A-603.5, 485A-604.5, and 487-14.