Editorial: Hitachi lawsuit is make or break for HART

There’s more at stake in the legal battle between Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) than damages, hefty as those would be monetarily. Hitachi claims “gross mismanagement of the Skyline rail project [which] caused countless delays and other errors,” and seeks “at least $320 million, plus interest.” HART is vigorously contesting the claim, requesting a jury trial and a determination that Hitachi has breached its contract and made false statements — and is seeking damages and penalties from the contractor.

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