Nickels v. Napolilli

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I,. INTRODUCTION

Ruth Nickels performed farm chores for Noel and Nancy Napolilli in exchange for living in a cabin on their property and some monetary compensation. While she lived in this cabin, Nickels injured both her arm and back. Because the Napolillis did not have workers' compensation insurance, Nickels pursued compensation for the injuries through a lawsuit that alleged breach of the employment contract. The trial court dismissed Nickels's claims, finding that the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act does not permit a breach of contract claim based upon the…