Martinson v. Arco Alaska, Inc.

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Larry Martinson appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of ARCO Alaska, Inc. (ARCO) and BP Exploration Alaska, Inc. (BPXA). We affirm the award of summary judgment to BPXA. Because we find that material facts are in genuine dispute with regard to the claim against ARCO, we reverse the grant of summary judgment in favor of ARCO and remand the case for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Larry Martinson injured his left knee on December 19, 1993 while working on the North Slope. At the time of his injury, Martinson was employed as a water…