Hilton Files Second Lawsuit Against Hawaii Contractors, This Time for Mold in Hotel 'Spa' Areas

HONOLULU - Hilton Hotels Corp. has filed a second complaint against the architect and various contractors and subcontractors involved in the design and construction of its luxury Kalia Tower vacation hotel in the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, this time for mold and other construction defects in commercial areas originally intended to be a wellness center, spa and fitness center. Hilton Hotels Corp. and Hilton Hawaiian Village, L.L.C., v. Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo, Inc., et al., No. 03-1-1613-08 (Hawaii Cir. Ct., 1st Cir.).

The complaint was filed Aug. 7, and alleges that the defendants are responsible for material defects …