Cabral v. State

*93Opinion of the Court by

FUJISE, J.

Plaintiffs-Appellants Jason Lanakila Cabral, the Estate of Joseph Pu Kaikala, Lynda Evadna Kaikala, Shantel Kaiuola Cabral, Mark Kale Cabral, Iokepa John Kaikala, John E. Krause, Kahekili John Krause, Keanu Kaikala Krause, and Kawena Kaikala Krause (Plaintiffs) appeal from the judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, Hilo Division (circuit court)1 in favor of Defendant/Cross-Claim Plaintiff/Cross-Claim Defendant/Appellee State of Hawai'i (State).

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This appeal stems from a July 20, 2000 fatal car accident, resulting in the death of Shawn…