State v. Arbuckle

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The State of Alaska appeals from the superior court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of David Arbuekle, the personal representative of the estate of Ronald C. Arbuekle (Arbuekle). The superior court ruled that the personal representative was entitled to recover $100,000 for the accidental death of Arbuekle, plus attorney’s fees and costs.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Arbuekle was an employee of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities of the State of Alaska when he suffered a fatal heart attack. As a member of the Public Employees Local…