Tri-S Corp. v. Western World Insurance Co.

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• recognizing that in the context of HRS § 636-16, “[a]n award of prejudgment interest is reviewed for an abuse of discretion”
• explaining that ambiguities must be resolved in favor of the insured and “policies are to be construed in accord with the reasonable expectations of a layperson”
• explaining that ambiguities must be resolved in favor of the insured and \policies are to be construed in accord with the reasonable expectations of a layperson\
• explaining that ambiguities must be resolved in favor of the insured and “policies are to be construed in accord with the reasonable expectations of a layperson”
• noting the coverage condition of “‘occurrences’ (i.e., accidents),” but proceeding to analyze the “expected or intended” exclusion from coverage
• stating that \may\ implies discretion

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