Sopko v. Dowell Schlumberger, Inc.

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Christopher Sopko was allegedly exposed to toxic chemicals while working at a burned-out warehouse owned by Dowell Schlumber-ger, Inc./Schlumberger Technology Corp. between September 11 and 16, 1990. Sopko had symptoms of toxic exposure as early as September 11, 1990; however, his April 1994 diagnosis of multiple chemical sensitivity was his first diagnosis indicating permanent illness. Sopko brought suit against Schlum-berger and its contractor on the warehouse project, Martech USA, in Anchorage Superi- or Court on April 11, 1996, alleging exposure…