Municipality of Anchorage v. Leigh

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.

INTRODUCTION

Alan Leigh’s temporary total disability benefits were terminated pursuant to AS 23.30.185 and the definition of “medical stability” in Alaska’s Workers’ Compensation Act. On appeal, the superior court held that the Act’s definition violated substantive due process. Subsequently, we granted a Petition for Review filed by Leigh’s employer, the Municipality of Anchorage.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The facts are not in dispute. Alan Leigh is a paramedic with the Anchorage Fire Department. He injured his back on October 28, 1988. His employer accepted his…