Judge’s Ruling Gives Hawaii A Big Win In Kakaako Roads Dispute…It’s not clear whether the private company that claims ownership of those roads will appeal the decision.
Kakaako Land Co. has claimed ownership of several key roadways that cut across Kakaako since the mid-1980s. On Tuesday, however, a Hawaii Circuit Court judge ruled the private entity never actually owned those roads, many of which have fallen into disrepair.
Instead, it’s the state that actually has claim to those roads, which include parts of Clayton, Waimanu, Cummins, Kawaiahao, Ilaniwai and Queen streets, Judge Jeffrey Crabtree ruled.