Alexander v. State, Department of Corrections

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Kenneth Alexander is a former federal prisoner who had been temporarily housed at an Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) facility. He sued DOC, alleging that it negligently failed to provide him with proper medical care for his injured hand. After a jury trial, he prevailed against the state. He contends on appeal that the trial court erred in granting the state's request for a directed verdict on his economic loss claims, and in denying him prejudgment interest, costs, and damages for future pain and suffering without a written ruling. We conclude…