Hawaii Countertop Silicosis Lawsuit
Updated March 2026
Hawaii At a Glance
- Statute of Limitations: 2 years
- SOL Type: Discovery rule applies
- Workers' Comp: Hawaii workers' compensation does not bar a product liability claim against third-party manufacturers.
- State Bar: Hawaii Bar Association →
- Major City: Honolulu
- Major City: Pearl City
- Major City: Hilo
Filing Deadline in Hawaii
Hawaii has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
⚠️ Important: Many workers don't connect their lung disease to engineered stone until years after exposure. Under the discovery rule, your deadline may start from when you discovered the connection. Don't assume you've missed your window — consult an attorney.
Workers' Compensation & Your Lawsuit Rights in Hawaii
Hawaii workers' compensation does not bar a product liability claim against third-party manufacturers.
You can pursue both workers' compensation benefits and a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers simultaneously in most cases. An attorney can advise on coordination rules specific to Hawaii.
Do You Qualify? — Hawaii Stone Workers
To have a viable silicosis claim in Hawaii, you generally need to show:
- You worked with engineered stone countertops — cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or fabricating
- You have been diagnosed with silicosis, PMF, lung cancer, or another occupational lung disease — or have significant respiratory symptoms after fabrication work
- You were not adequately warned about silicosis risks or provided proper respiratory protection
- You are within Hawaii's 2-year filing window (discovery rule may extend this)
Free Case Review — Hawaii Residents
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Check My Eligibility → Frequently Asked Questions — Hawaii
How long do I have to file a silicosis lawsuit in Hawaii?+
Hawaii product liability claims are evaluated under a 2-year limitations framework. However, the exact deadline depends on when your lung disease was diagnosed, when you connected your illness to engineered stone exposure, and applicable tolling rules. Many workers only recently learned the connection — the discovery rule may mean your deadline starts from your diagnosis date or date of knowledge.
Does Hawaii use a discovery rule for silicosis claims?+
Hawaii generally follows a discovery framework for product liability claims. Under the discovery rule, the limitations period starts when you knew or reasonably should have known your lung disease was connected to engineered stone exposure — not necessarily when you first developed symptoms.
Does workers' comp prevent me from suing stone manufacturers in Hawaii?+
Hawaii workers' compensation does not bar a product liability claim against third-party manufacturers.
Does my immigration status affect my silicosis claim in Hawaii?+
No. Your immigration status does NOT affect your right to file a product liability lawsuit in Hawaii. Product liability law protects all workers on US soil regardless of immigration status. Your personal status is protected and cannot be used as a defense by stone manufacturers.
Is there a cost to evaluate a silicosis claim in Hawaii?+
No upfront cost. Attorneys handling countertop silicosis cases work on contingency — they only get paid if you receive compensation. The initial case evaluation is free and confidential.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Hawaii's statute of limitations for product liability claims. It is not legal advice. Individual deadlines and eligibility depend on specific facts that only a licensed Hawaii attorney can evaluate. Your immigration status does not affect your rights.