AANA v. PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

Civ. No. 12-00231 LEK-BMK.

JIM AANA, ET AL., Plaintiffs, v. PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, ET. AL, Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Hawaii.

July 12, 2016.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jim Aana, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith & Sergio Salzano , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith LLP.

Marie Aana, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Thelma Aana, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

John Aana, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Michiyo Altomare, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Roy Apo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Allen Arquette, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Susan Arquette, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Puanani Arruda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Blaisdell Ayau, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Rhondell Ayau, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Yuriko Baba, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Marcus Bernaldes, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Jeffrey Bryant, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Cindy Bryant, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Pamela Caldwell, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Joanna Castillo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Aaron Char, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Karin Dameron, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Eric Dameron, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Edwin Dela Cruz, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kris Dela Cruz, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Thomas Duarte, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Barbie Duarte, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Shelby Erdman, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Eric Erdmann, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Pedro Garabilez, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Patricia Garabilez, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Jay Gardner, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Ricky Hamada, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Delia Hamada, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Greg Harding, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Mitsuko Hookano, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Carly Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Leslie Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Linda Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Melanie Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Tom Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Benjinette Iwai, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Noelani Nawai, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Nalani Joe Gomes, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Albette Bajo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Alan Bajo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Amy Jung, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Elliot Jung, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Merla Kaaumaona, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Wendall Kabutan, [email protected] and [email protected] Plaintiff, Pro Se.

Wanda Kabutan, Plaintiff, Pro Se.

Margaret Kahale, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Tiani Kajiwara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Ivan Ruiz, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Bert Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Yvonne Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Georgia Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Jon Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Mark Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Michael Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Owen Kakuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Leighton Kamakele, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kelsey Kaohi, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Verlynn Keuma, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dalsay Keuma, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Mitsue Kimura, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Giuseppi Gerek-King, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kent Kinoshita, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Klayton Kubo, [email protected] Plaintiff, Pro Se.

Margaret Lachro, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Julian Lacro, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Annie Lacro, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Cheyenne Lagundino, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Ferdinand Lagundino, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Lisette Langlois, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Wolfgang Langlois, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Elwood Machado, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Anna Machado, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kahili Malama, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Joachin Malama, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Charmaine Manual, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Davelyn Mata, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Robert Matsuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Nancy Matsuda, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

James McGihon, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dionis McGihon, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Ron Morikawa, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Stanley Nagata, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Thelma Nagata, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Tyson Nakamitsu, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Julia Nakaya, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Earl Newcomb, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Glenn Nitta, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Patsy Nitta, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Bryan Okazaki, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dennis Okihara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Alfredo Padamada, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kenneth Sakai, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Curtis Kupahu, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Debra Santiago, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Shuilun Schmidt, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Tawnya Schoenick, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Randy Seto, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Karen Shibuya, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Yukio Shibuya, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kristine Shitanaka, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Roy Shitanaka, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dolly Taala, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Eula Mae Taala, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Sauniatu Taala, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Nancy Taniguchi, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kathy Tanita, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Reid Tanita, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Robert Tanita, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Myrna Tuzon, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Brian Ueno, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Charlene Ueno, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Ann Marie Underwood, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Gary Underwood, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Carol Warden, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Thomas Warden, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Herman Wilson, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Sandy Wilson, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Kikue Yamamoto, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Michael Yokotake, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Rowen Yorkman, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Wilfred Kawamura, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Keiko Lansdell, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Rhoda Libre, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Gloria Matsuba, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Nancy Nakama, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Randall Nakama, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dawn Nakamitsu, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Neal Nakamitsu, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Clyde Odo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Eric Arizo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Patricia Arizo, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Phyllis Correa, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Christina Curry, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Dave Curry, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Jane Ely, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

David Fukumoto, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Thomas Ibara, Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Shanlynn Seto, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Carolyn Newcomb, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Curtis Kapahu, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Anita Applegate, Plaintiff, Pro se.

GARY YATSUOKA, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Margaret Yatsuoka, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Clara Yokotake, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Charlotte Casey, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Jeffrey Casey, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Harry Ishihara, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Nancy Ishihara, Consol Plaintiff, Pro se.

Joy Kagawa, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Lorelei Numazawa, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Glenn Odo, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Lorene Odo, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Wesley Okazaki, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Irwin Oyama, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Janice Oyama, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Alvin Robinson, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Mary Robinson, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Faith Ryder, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Robert Ryder, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Yukiko Tsuyama, Consol Plaintiff, represented by Patrick Kyle Smith , Lynch, Hopper, Salzano & Smith.

Vivian Kunselman, Consol Plaintiff, Pro se.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Defendant, represented by James M. Hanlon, Jr. , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, Michael Purpura , Carlsmith Ball LLP Honolulu, Michael J. Scanlon , Carlsmith Ball LLP Honolulu, Adam D. Friedenberg , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, Clement L. Glynn , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, Billie D. Wenter , Glynn & Finley, LLP, pro hac vice & Lauren E. Wood , Glynn & Finley, LLP, pro hac vice.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Consol Defendant, represented by Adam D. Friedenberg , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, Billie D. Wenter , Glynn & Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, Clement L. Glynn , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice, James M. Hanlon, Jr. , Glynn and Finley, LLP, pro hac vice & Lauren E. Wood , Glynn & Finley, LLP, pro hac vice.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Consol Defendant, represented by Michael Purpura , Carlsmith Ball LLP Honolulu.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Consol Defendant, represented by Michael J. Scanlon , Carlsmith Ball LLP Honolulu.


FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO DISMISS CLAIMS BY PLAINTIFFS WENDELL KABUTAN AND WANDA KABUTAN

On May 5, 2016, this Court held a hearing on Kyle Smith's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiffs Wendell and Wanda Kabutan ("Plaintiffs"). The Court granted the motion and indicated that it needed to schedule...

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