The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by Jason T. Ito against the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation and several individuals. The dismissal, which occurred on July 16, 2026, means that the case will not proceed in court, and both parties will bear their own legal costs.

This decision affects Ito, the plaintiff, as well as the defendants, including the health corporation and two individuals, Kris Wilson and Dawn Hao-Demotta. The case's dismissal is significant as it closes the door on any further legal proceedings related to this matter, allowing the parties to move forward without ongoing litigation.

Background

Jason T. Ito filed a lawsuit against the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation along with Kris Wilson and Dawn Hao-Demotta. The dispute involved claims made by Ito against these parties, but the specific details of the claims were not disclosed in the available court documents. The case was filed in the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit before being appealed to the Intermediate Court of Appeals.

The appeal reached the Intermediate Court of Appeals after the Circuit Court made a ruling that Ito sought to challenge. However, the details surrounding the initial ruling and the reasons for Ito's appeal were not included in the court's opinion. The appeal was officially filed under docket number CAAP-26-0000394.

The Ruling

The court ruled to approve a stipulation for dismissal of all claims and parties with prejudice. This means that the appeal is dismissed permanently, and Ito cannot bring the same claims against the defendants again. The ruling was made by Presiding Judge Katherine G. Leonard, along with Associate Judges Sonja M.P. McCullen and Kimberly T. Guidry.

The court stated, "the parties stipulate to dismiss the appeal with prejudice and bear their own attorneys' fees and costs." This indicates that both sides agreed to the dismissal and will not seek reimbursement for legal expenses.

By dismissing the appeal, the court essentially concluded that there would be no further legal examination of the issues raised by Ito against the health systems corporation and the individuals involved. The decision was made after considering the stipulation filed by Ito on July 8, 2026, which requested the dismissal.

Impact

This ruling has immediate implications for both parties involved. For Jason T. Ito, the dismissal means that he has exhausted his legal options in this particular case. He will not be able to appeal the decision further, and any claims he had against the defendants are now permanently dismissed.

For the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation and the individuals named in the lawsuit, the dismissal provides a sense of closure. They will not face further litigation related to this case, allowing them to focus on their operations without the burden of ongoing legal disputes. This ruling does not set a legal precedent, as it is a dismissal based on the parties' agreement rather than a substantive ruling on the merits of the case.

What's Next

Since the appeal has been dismissed with prejudice, there are no further legal proceedings expected in this case. Details were not available in the court filing regarding any related cases or potential appeals. The parties are now free to move on without the specter of this lawsuit hanging over them.