Cummings v. Sea Lion Corp.

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Sea Lion, a Native corporation, sued Ronald Cummings, its former attorney, for professional negligence and fiduciary fraud. A jury awarded Sea Lion both compensatory and punitive damages. Cummings appeals, and Sea Lion cross appeals. We affirm. 1

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Sea Lion Corporation is an Alaska Native corporation organized pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Myron Nan-eng has served as a board member of Sea Lion since 1979 and as president since 1983. James Joseph has served as secretary/treasurer of Sea Lion since 1979.…