nied claim in Hawaii

13 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

Case	Followed	Cited
Mr. & Mrs. Doe Parents No. 1 v. State, Department of Educationgreen haw · 2002 · cited in 7 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025 2 sentences 2025The Hawai‘i Supreme Court explained in Doe Parents that "an NIED claim is nothing more than a negligence claim in which the alleged actual injury is wholly psychic and is analyzed 'utilizing ordinary negligence principles.'" 100 Hawai‘i at 69, 58 P.3d at 580 (quoting Larsen v. Pacesetter Sys., Inc., 74 Haw. 1, 41 , 837 P.2d 1273, 1293 , reconsideration granted in part and denied in part, 74 Haw. 650 , 843 P.2d 144 (1992)). 2025The Hawai‘i Supreme Court explained in Doe Parents that "an NIED claim is nothing more than a negligence claim in which the alleged actual injury is wholly psychic and is analyzed 'utilizing ordinary negligence principles.'" 100 Hawai‘i at 69, 58 P.3d at 580 (quoting Larsen v. Pacesetter Sys., Inc., 74 Haw. 1, 41 , 837 P.2d 1273, 1293 , reconsideration granted in part and denied in part, 74 Haw. 650 , 843 P.2d 144 (1992)).	6	7
Rodrigues v. Stategreen haw · 1970 · cited in 6 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2019 2 sentences 2019Doe Parents, 100 Hawaii at 68, 58 P.3d at 579 . 27 * FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAII REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER * court has, however, recognized NIED claims even absent a distinct, non-psychological injury when “they involve circumstances which guarantee the genuineness and seriousness of the claim.” Rodrigues v. State, 52 Haw. 156, 171 , 472 P.2d 509, 519 (1970); see also Doe Parents, 100 Hawaii at 70, 58 P.3d at 581 (finding that when a teacher is reinstated into a position in close contact with children after accusations of child molestation, without serious inquiry into the accus 2019Doe Parents, 100 Hawaii at 68, 58 P.3d at 579 . 27 * FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAII REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER * court has, however, recognized NIED claims even absent a distinct, non-psychological injury when “they involve circumstances which guarantee the genuineness and seriousness of the claim.” Rodrigues v. State, 52 Haw. 156, 171 , 472 P.2d 509, 519 (1970); see also Doe Parents, 100 Hawaii at 70, 58 P.3d at 581 (finding that when a teacher is reinstated into a position in close contact with children after accusations of child molestation, without serious inquiry into the accus	4	6
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Dennisongreen haw · 2005 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Id. at 380, 384-84, 120 P.3d at 1115, 1119-20. 2008Id. at 380, 384-84, 120 P.3d at 1115, 1119-20.	2	2
John & Jane Roes, 1-100 v. FHP, Inc.green haw · 1999 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019Although the injury is wholly psychic, Hawaii courts have generally held that an NIED plaintiff “must establish some predicate injury either to property or to another person in order [sic] himself or herself to recover for negligently inflicted emotional distress.” Id. (citing Rodrigues v. State, 52 Haw. 156, 172 , 472 P.2d 509, 520 (1970); John & Jane Roes, 1-100 v. FHP, Inc., 91 Hawaii 470, 473, 985 P.2d 661, 664 (1999)). 2019Although the injury is wholly psychic, Hawai'i courts have generally held that an NIED plaintiff "must establish some predicate injury either to property or to another person in order [sic] himself or herself to recover for negligently inflicted emotional distress." Id. (citing Rodrigues v. State , 52 Haw. 156 , 172, 472 P.2d 509 , 520 (1970) ; John & Jane Roes, 1-100 v. FHP, Inc. , 91 Hawai'i 470 , 473, 985 P.2d 661 , 664 (1999) ).	1	2
French v. Hawaii Pizza Hut, Inc.green haw · 2004 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025See French, 105 Hawai‘i at 470, 99 P.3d at 1054 (emphasis omitted). 13 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER Thus, even when viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the Curtis Family, we cannot conclude the circuit court erred by granting summary judgment in favor of Defendants on Count III. 4.	1	1
Young v. Allstate Insurance Co.green haw · 2008 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See Doe Parents No. 1 v. State Dep’t Of Educ., 100 Hawai'i 34, 69-70 , 58 P.3d 545, 580-81 (2002) (describing the elements of an NIED claim); Young v. Allstate Ins., Co., 119 Hawai'i 403, 429 , 198 P.3d 666, 692 (2008) (describing the elements of an IIED claim). 2016See Doe Parents No. 1 v. State Dep’t Of Educ., 100 Hawai'i 34, 69-70 , 58 P.3d 545, 580-81 (2002) (describing the elements of an NIED claim); Young v. Allstate Ins., Co., 119 Hawai'i 403, 429 , 198 P.3d 666, 692 (2008) (describing the elements of an IIED claim).	1	1
Nelson v. University of Hawai'igreen haw · 2001 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002See id. at 384 , 38 P.3d at 103 . 2002See id. at 384 , 38 P.3d at 103 .	1	1
State v. Elenekigreen haw · 2000 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001Cf. State v. Eleneki, 92 Hawai'i 562, 565-66 , 993 P.2d 1191, 1194-95 (2000) (examining the policies behind the statutes where neither the plain language nor the legislative history provide guidance as to the issue in question). 2001Cf. State v. Eleneki, 92 Hawai'i 562, 565-66 , 993 P.2d 1191, 1194-95 (2000) (examining the policies behind the statutes where neither the plain language nor the legislative history provide guidance as to the issue in question).	1	1
Ross v. Stouffer Hotel Co. (Hawai'i) Ltd.green haw · 1994 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See Ross, 76 Hawai'i at 465-66 , 879 P.2d at 1048-49 . 1999See Ross, 76 Hawai'i at 465-66 , 879 P.2d at 1048-49 .	1	1
Takayama v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitalgreen haw · 1996 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 . 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Hawaii. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

Case	Cited	Years
Larsen v. Pacesetter Systems, Inc. green haw · 1992 2 sentences 2025The Hawai‘i Supreme Court explained in Doe Parents that "an NIED claim is nothing more than a negligence claim in which the alleged actual injury is wholly psychic and is analyzed 'utilizing ordinary negligence principles.'" 100 Hawai‘i at 69, 58 P.3d at 580 (quoting Larsen v. Pacesetter Sys., Inc., 74 Haw. 1, 41 , 837 P.2d 1273, 1293 , reconsideration granted in part and denied in part, 74 Haw. 650 , 843 P.2d 144 (1992)). 2025The Hawai‘i Supreme Court explained in Doe Parents that "an NIED claim is nothing more than a negligence claim in which the alleged actual injury is wholly psychic and is analyzed 'utilizing ordinary negligence principles.'" 100 Hawai‘i at 69, 58 P.3d at 580 (quoting Larsen v. Pacesetter Sys., Inc., 74 Haw. 1, 41 , 837 P.2d 1273, 1293 , reconsideration granted in part and denied in part, 74 Haw. 650 , 843 P.2d 144 (1992)).	2	2002–2025
Carr v. Strode green haw · 1995 2 sentences 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 . 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 .	1	1997–1997
Weinberg v. Mauch green haw · 1995 2 sentences 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 . 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 .	1	1997–1997
Wakabayashi v. Hertz Corp. green haw · 1983 2 sentences 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 . 1997Weinberg, 78 Hawai'i at 50 , 890 P.2d at 287 ; see also Takayama, 82 Hawai'i at 495 , 923 P.2d at 912 ; Carr, 79 Hawai'i at 486 , 904 P.2d at 500 ; Wakabayashi, 66 Haw. at 271 , 660 P.2d at 1313 .	1	1997–1997
Chedester v. Stecker green haw · 1982 2 sentences 1994Id. 1994Id.	1	1994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-14 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 662-2 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-31 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-15 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-11 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

ME 32 (1992–2022) CA 16 (1998–2026) NC 16 (1993–2026) HI 13 (1994–2025) WA 11 (2006–2019) AK 10 (1992–2025) PA 7 (2005–2015) TN 7 (2012–2023) VT 4 (2016–2025) IL 4 (1995–2021) NV 3 (1999–2020) MI 3 (2016–2022) NM 3 (1998–2009) NY 3 (2024–2025) ID 3 (2013–2026) NJ 3 (2015–2018) MN 2 (2005–2015) LA 2 (2014–2015) AZ 2 (2024–2024) UT 2 (2019–2024) IN 2 (2010–2024)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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