DiPasquale & Summers LLP - Hawaii's Business Attorneys

07/04/2025

From Honolulu to headlines across the country—this story struck a nerve because bullying like this isn’t unique. What is rare is someone being held accountable.

“The message is clear: enabling abuse carries consequences.”

07/03/2025

Our response to Margotto’s official statement denying any accountability.

07/02/2025

Our firm represented the plaintiff in this case. A $3.15M verdict—including $2.1M in punitive damages—against a luxury restaurant owner who allowed violent abuse to continue unchecked. This wasn’t just about a kitchen. It was about power, silence, and accountability. 

An Oahu Circuit Court jury awarded $3.15 million to a former 22-year-old sous chef at a Honolulu fine-­dining restaurant who claimed he was violently abused by its executive chef.

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07/02/2025

The case centered around a then 22-year-old sous chef.

07/02/2025

Accountability matters. Everyone agrees that bullying is horrible and that parents need to be held accountable. But what happens when the bully is a late 30s man and the parent is a restaurant owner who cares more about profits than his staff. 

Lawsuit alleged that the head chef of Ala Moana's Margotto restaurant rained blows and slaps on his sous chef.

07/01/2025

Jury Slams Owner of Honolulu’s #1 Restaurant with $3.15 Million Verdict — $2.1 Million in Punitive Damages Alone

Our firm recently secured a $3.15 million jury verdict on behalf of a 22-year-old sous chef who was physically and emotionally abused while working at one of Honolulu’s most prominent restaurants. The verdict includes $2.1 million in punitive damages against the restaurant’s owner, reflecting th...

06/25/2025

10/12/2024

Happy to move into the next stage of reform and accountability.

A years-long discrimination lawsuit by a Honolulu gay bar against the city liquor commission abruptly ended after emotional testimony during trial.

09/23/2024

Trial exhibits are ready! Let’s do this!

06/25/2024

Victory in Court: Demolition Ordered!

We're thrilled to announce that the court has granted our motion for a mandatory injunction, ordering the demolition of the improperly constructed house on our client's land. While the court found it impossible for the developer and contractor to restore the land, our client, Reynolds, will be entitled to seek financial damages at a jury trial. Justice is being served!

Hawaii business, hospitality and cannabis law attorneys

06/25/2024

Nice summary Steve.

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04/13/2024

"The denial of access to public records impairs not only Plaintiffs' legal rights," he wrote in the pending motion, "but also the broader public interest in transparency and accountability of government agencies."

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