Case number: 1:25-bk-00652 - Kupono Resort LLC - Hawaii Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Kupono Resort LLC

  • Court

    Hawaii (hibke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Robert J. Faris

  • Filed

    07/28/2025

  • Last Filing

    07/17/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
CONVERTED, ASSET



United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Hawaii (Honolulu)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-00652

Assigned to: Bankruptcy Judge Robert J. Faris
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  07/28/2025
Date converted:  10/27/2025
341 meeting:  01/09/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  02/12/2026
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  01/26/2026
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  10/28/2025

Debtor

Kupono Resort LLC

1327 Ocean Avenue, Suite K
Santa Monica, CA 90401
LOS ANGELES-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 84-4195412

represented by
Chuck C. Choi

CHOI & ITO
700 Bishop Street
Suite 1107
Honolulu, HI 96813
808.533.1877
Fax : 808.566.6900
Email: cchoi@hibklaw.com

Allison A. Ito

CHOI & ITO
700 Bishop Street
Suite 1107
Honolulu, HI 96813
808 533-1877
Fax : 808 566-6900
Email: aito@hibklaw.com

Matthew A Lesnick

Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
315 W. Ninth St.
Suite 705
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-493-6496
Fax : 213-493-6596
Email: matt@lesnickprince.com

Lisa Rajesh Patel

Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
315 W. Ninth St., Suite 705
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-493-6496
Fax : 213-493-6596
Email: lpatel@lesnickprince.com

Trustee

Dane S. Field

P.O. Box 4198
Honolulu, HI 96812
808.232.8788

represented by
Monica Choi

Rush Moore LLP
745 Fort Street
Ste 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-521-0426
Fax : 808-521-0497
Email: mchoi@rmhawaii.com

Dane S. Field

P.O. Box 4198
Honolulu, HI 96812
808.232.8788
Email: dfield1963@spectrum.net

Enver W. Painter, Jr.

Enver W. Painter, Jr. Attorney at Law
1212 Nuuanu Ave.
Ste No.806
Honolulu, HI 96817
808.537.9777
Fax : 808.537.9207
Email: enverpainter@yahoo.com

Susan Tius

Rush Moore LLP
745 Fort Street
Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-521-0400
Email: stius@rmhawaii.com

U.S. Trustee

Office of the U.S. Trustee.

300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
represented by
Curtis B. Ching

Office of The United States Trustee
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
Email: USTPRegion15.HI.ECF@usdoj.gov

Amy L Lambdin

DOJ-Ust
Office of the United States Trustee
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Ste 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
Email: amy.lambdin@usdoj.gov

Elvina Rofael

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Blvd
Room 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
Email: elvina.rofael@usdoj.gov

Neil J. Verbrugge

Office of the United States Trustee
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8155
Email: Neil.Verbrugge@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
07/17/202689Notice of Appearance of Amy L Lambdin as Assistant U.S. Trustee representing U.S. Trustee. Counsel consents to service of notices, pleadings, and papers by court transmission facilities. This entry for record purposes only. (Lambdin, Amy) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
07/02/202688Withdrawal of 74 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens Under Section 363(f), 78 Supplement, 85 Memorandum Withdrawal of Trustee's Amended Motion for Approval of Sale of Real Property Identified as Unit 2 of The "Kukui'ula Parcel X Condominium ", Island and County of Kaua'i and State of Hawai'i Free and Clear of all Liens, Claims, Interest and Encumbrances and for Related Relief. Filed by Susan Tius on behalf of Dane S. Field. (Related document(s): 74, 78, 85). (Tius, Susan) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
06/26/202687PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 6/26/2026 2:05:24 PM ]. File Size [ 904 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:03:46 ]. (admin). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
06/26/202686
Minutes for hearing held 06/26/2026
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Disposition
: 74 Motion to Approve Sale is withdrawn. Potential buyer terminated the contract. Counsel to file a formal withdrawal. Appearance(s): Susan Tius and William Byrns (Trustee - Dane Field also present), Micheal W Bishop and Thomas H. Yee (Americo Cascella Separate Property Trust and Parcel X Development LLC), Ian Luthringer (Billy Lee Williams & Williams Construction LLC). (JN)Modified on 6/26/2026 (JN). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
06/25/202685Memorandum Trustee's Memorandum Regarding Trustee's Motion for Approval of Sale of Real Property Identified as Unit 2 of the "Kukui'ula Parcel X Condominium", Island abd County of Kaua'i and State of Hawai'i, Free and Clear of All Liens, Claims, Interest and Encumbrances and for Related Relief, filed April 20, 2026 (Dkt. 74) and Trustee's Supplement to Motion to Approve Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement, as Amended, and Request to Continue Sale Approval Hearing, filed May 21, 2026 (Dkt. 78). Filed by Susan Tius. (Related document(s): [74], [78]). (Tius, Susan)
05/28/202684Notice of Appearance of Enver W. Painter Jr. as Special Counsel representing Dane S. Field Trustee. Counsel consents to service of notices, pleadings, and papers by court transmission facilities. This entry for record purposes only. (Painter, Enver)
05/26/202683Certificate of Service . Filed by Susan Tius. (Related document(s): [82]). (Tius, Susan)
05/26/202682Notice of Hearing . Filed by Susan Tius. Hearing for: [74] Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens Under Section 363(f), [78] Supplement. Hearing scheduled for 6/26/2026 at 02:00 PM at Courtroom, 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813. (Tius, Susan)
05/22/202681PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 5/22/2026 10:01:47 AM ]. File Size [ 1344 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:05:36 ]. (admin).
05/22/202680Minutes for hearing held 05/22/2026 on 74 Motion to Approve Sale. Disposition: Matter continued. Appearance(s): Susan Tius and William Byrns (Trustee - Dane Field also present), Michael Bishop and Thomas H. Yee (Americo Cascella Separate Property Trust and Parcel X Development LLC). Continued hearing set for 06/26/2026 at 02:00 PM. (JN)