Case: United States v. Kailua Village Condominium Association

1:24-cv-00353 | U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Filed Date: Aug. 19, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) On August 19, 2024, the United States brought this lawsuit against the Kailua Village Condominium Association in the United States District Court for the District of Hawai'i. The US alleged that Defendants discriminated against an individual with paraplegia by denying this request for an accessible parking space, a temporary ramp, and the installation of an accessible toilet at his own expense.

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Sofia Yoder (9/6/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69058241/parties/united-states-v-kailua-village-condominium-association/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Barbata, Dana A. (Hawaii)

Spector, Sydney (Hawaii)

Weinstein, Tracy (Hawaii)

Attorney for Defendant

Wack, Shannon L. (Hawaii)

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Documents in this case
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1:24-cv-00353

Complaint

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

Complaint
13

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Plaintiff United States of America's Request for Entry of Default Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals; Declaration of Dana A. Barbata; Exhibit "1"; Certificate of Service

United States of America v. Kailua Village Condominium

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
15

1:24-cv-00353

Consent Decree

United States of America v. Kailua Village Condominium

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

Order/Opinion
16

1:24-cv-00353

Stipulation to Set Aside Entry of Default Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame; Kona Now LLC, DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals; Order

United States of America v. Kailua Village Condominium

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

Order/Opinion
19

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Plaintiff United States of America's Renewed Request for Entry of Default Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals; Declaration of Dana A. Barbata; Exhibit "1" Certificate of Service

United States of America v. Kailua Village Condominium

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
32

1:24-cv-00353

Consent Decree As To Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame and Kona Now LLC, DBA Kona Now Ha Wali Realty and Kona Now Haw All Island Rentals

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69058241/united-states-v-kailua-village-condominium-association/

Last updated Sept. 7, 2026, 5:11 p.m.

Docket for: United States v. Kailua Village Condominium Association
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1 Aug. 19, 2024

COMPLAINT against Kailua Village Condominium Association, filed by United States of America.(Barbata, Dana) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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2 Aug. 19, 2024

NOTICE of Case Assignment: Please reflect Civil case number CV 24-00353 MWJS-WRP on all further pleadings. (eta) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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3 Aug. 19, 2024

Order Setting Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 09:00AM on 10/16/2024 before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE DERRICK K. WATSON on 8/19/2024. ATTACH THE SCHEDULING ORDER TO THE INITIATING DOCUMENT (COMPLAINT/NOTICE OF REMOVAL). THE SCHEDULING ORDER MUST BE SERVED WITH THE DOCUMENT. (eta) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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4 Aug. 19, 2024

CIVIL Waiver of Service Packet ~ Notice to Parties Regarding Service Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Attachments: # 1 AO 398 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons, # 2 AO 399 Waiver of the Service of Summons)(eta) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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5 Aug. 19, 2024

Notice to Parties Re: Corporate Disclosure Statements: Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 and Criminal Rule 12.4 both address the filing of Corporate Disclosure Statements. Both rules state A party must:(1) file the Rule 7.1(a) (or 12.4(a)) statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court, and (2) promptly file a supplemental statement upon a change in the information that the statement requires. (eta) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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13 Oct. 10, 2024

Request for Entry of Default by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Dana A. Barbata, # 2 Exhibit "1")(Barbata, Dana) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

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14 Oct. 10, 2024

** Clerk's Entry of Default has been set aside, see Stipulation and Order, ECF 16 [Docket Text Only, No PDF attached] Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Jacqueline J. Frame, and Kona Now LLC, dba Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals pursuant to ECF No. 13 Plaintiff United States of America's Request for Entry of Default. (jni) Modified on 10/18/2024 (jni) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

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Oct. 10, 2024

Clerks Entry of Default

15 Oct. 11, 2024

CONSENT DECREE - Signed by JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH on 10/11/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(jni) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

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Oct. 11, 2024

COURT'S CERTIFICATE of Service - a copy of 14 Clerk's Entry of Default, and 15 Consent Judgment shall be served by First Class Mail to Jacqueline J. Frame, 78-7070 Ali'i Dr., Apt. C103, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 and to Kona Now LLC, dba Kona Now Realty, and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals, 75-5870 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-1399, the addresses of record on the Summons Returned Executed, ECF Nos. 11, 12 on 10/11/2024. Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). (jni)

16 Oct. 18, 2024

STIPULATION TO SET ASIDE ENTRY OF DEFAULT [DKT. 14] AGAINST DEFENDANTS JACQUELINE J. FRAME; KONA NOW LLC, DBA KONA NOW REALTY AND KONA NOW HAWAII ISLAND RENTALS; ORDER - Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER on 10/18/2024. Defendants shall file an answer to the Complaint [Dkt. 1] within seven (7) days after entry of the Court's Order on this stipulation.(jni) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

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17 Oct. 18, 2024

EO: Based on Stipulation to Set Aside Entry of Default [Dkt. 14] Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame; Kona Now LLC, dba Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals, ECF No. 16, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk's Office to reopen this case.A Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 12/3/2024 at 8:30 AM before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER via Zoom: Dial in number: 1-833-568-8864; Meeting ID: 161 0084 2470. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER)(wrp1) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

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18 Oct. 24, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy Weinstein on behalf of United States of America on behalf of United States of America. (Weinstein, Tracy) (Entered: 10/24/2024)

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19 Oct. 30, 2024

Request for Entry of Default by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dana A. Barbata)(Barbata, Dana) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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20 Oct. 30, 2024

SUPPLEMENT re 19 Request for Entry of Default filed by United States of America by United States of America Supplemental Exhibit 1 Regarding Plaintiff United States of Americas Renewed Request for Entry of Default Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals [ECF No. 19]; COS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Barbata, Dana) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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21 Oct. 31, 2024

RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT filed by Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Certificate of Service)(Wack, Shannon) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

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Nov. 1, 2024

EO: On 10/30/2024, Plaintiff filed a Second Request for Entry of Default Against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals, ECF Nos. 19, 20 . On 10/31/2024, Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals filed a Response indicating that there had been a miscommunication, and that Defendants have been actively engaged in discussions with Plaintiff's counsel in defense of this matter. See ECF No. 21 . Based on the information before the Court, entry of default against Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals is not appropriate. Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC DBA Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals shall file a response to the Complaint no later than 11/8/2024. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER)(wrp2)

22 Nov. 4, 2024

INITIAL DISCLOSURE by Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wack, Shannon) (Entered: 11/04/2024)

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23 Nov. 5, 2024

DEFENDANTS ANSWER to Complaint by Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wack, Shannon) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

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24 Nov. 12, 2024

Scheduling Conference Statement ; Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wack, Shannon) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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25 Nov. 12, 2024

INITIAL DISCLOSURE by Jacqueline J. Frame, Kona Now LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wack, Shannon) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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26 Nov. 15, 2024

REPORT of Planning Meeting Report of Parties Planning Meeting; COS. (Weinstein, Tracy) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

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27 Nov. 19, 2024

Scheduling Conference Statement Plaintiff United States of Americas Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Statement; COS. (Weinstein, Tracy) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

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28 Dec. 3, 2024

EP: RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE hearing held.Tracy Weinstein appeared on behalf of Plaintiff.Shannon Wack appeared on behalf of Defendants Jacqueline J. Frame and Kona Now LLC, dab Kona Now Realty and Kona Now Hawaii Island Rentals.The Court held a Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference. Dates Given. A Rule 16 Scheduling Order to be issued.Jury Selection/Trial is set for 3/2/2026 at 9:00 AM in Aha Kaulike before DISTRICT JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH. Final Pretrial Conference is set for 2/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in Aha Kaulike before DISTRICT JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH. Telephonic Final Pretrial Conference is set for 1/20/2026 at 10:00 AM before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER. Settlement Conference #2 is set for 11/6/2025 at 10:00 AM by Video Conference (VTC) before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER. Dispositive Motions filed by 10/3/2025. Discovery due by 10/3/2025.Other Matters:An Early Settlement Conference is set for January 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM by VTC before Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter. The Court will provide details regarding VTC access prior to the conference date. Confidential Settlement Statements shall be emailed to porter_orders@hid.uscourts.gov by January 17, 2025.The parties are directed to consult Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter's Standing Order Regarding Settlement Conferences, available on the Court's public website, regarding the format of the confidential settlement conference statement and settlement conference procedures.Telephonic hearings before Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter, will be held via Zoom Dial:1-833-568-8864/ Meeting ID:161 0084 2470. Parties must connect to the conference at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing.(adi) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

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29 Dec. 3, 2024

RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER - Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER on 12/3/2024. (adi) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

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30 Dec. 19, 2024

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States of America RE: PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICAS INITIAL DISCLOSURES (Weinstein, Tracy) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

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31 Jan. 22, 2025

EO: At the request of the parties, the Settlement Conference set for 1/24/2025 at 9:00 a.m. is VACATED. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER) (jo) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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32 Jan. 29, 2025

CONSENT DECREE AS TO DEFENDANTS JACQUELINE J. FRAME AND KONA NOW LLC, DBA KONA NOW HAWAII REALTY AND KONA NOW HAWAII ISLAND RENTALS - Signed by JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH on 1/29/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(jni) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

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33 Feb. 19, 2025

STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE AS TO CLAIMS AGAINST JACQUELINE J. FRAME AND KONA NOW LLC, DBA KONA NOW HAWAII REALTY AND KONA NOW HAWAII ISLAND RENTALS by United States of America - Signed by JUDGE MICAH W.J. SMITH on 2/19/2025. (jni) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Hawaii

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 19, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Benjamin Willoughby

Bruce Stern

Certified Management, Inc., DBA Associa Hawaii

Deborah Stern

Jaqueline J. Frame

Kailua Village Condominium Association

Kona Now LLC

Ron Zentner

Defendant Type(s):

Multi-family housing provider

Facility Type(s):

Non-government for-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Hawaii 1:24-cv-00353

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Training

Amount Defendant Pays: $50,000

Order Duration: 2025 - 2025

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mobility impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Housing Sales/Rental

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

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