What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit between Andrew Kingman (the person who brought the case) and Atlantis Submarines Hawaiʻi, LLC (the company being sued). During oral argument, attorneys from both sides present their positions directly to the justices, who may ask questions.
The case number is SCWC-23-0000575. The specific legal issues being argued have not been detailed in the agenda, but the court will hear arguments on the core merits — meaning the substance — of the dispute between Kingman and Atlantis Submarines.

Decisions Expected
No immediate decision will be announced at the oral argument. The justices will deliberate after the hearing and issue a written opinion at a later date. That ruling will resolve the legal questions raised in the case.

Who Should Pay Attention

Parties involved in the case — Andrew Kingman and Atlantis Submarines Hawaiʻi, LLC and their legal teams
Employees or customers of Atlantis Submarines, depending on what the underlying dispute involves
Legal professionals and law students interested in how the Supreme Court handles this type of case
Members of the general public interested in observing the state's highest court in action

The hearing is open to the public and will be held at Ali'iōlani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu at 2:00 p.m. on October 13, 2026. It will also be livestreamed on the Hawaiʻi Judiciary's YouTube channel and on ʻŌlelo (subject to availability). If you need a disability accommodation, contact the ADA Coordinator at 539-4700 as early as possible.