Wausau Insurance Companies v. Van Biene

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

Facts and Proceedings

Michael Brian Van Biene died in a plane crash while working as a pilot for Era Helicopters in Gulkana on August 20, 1985. It is undisputed that Van Biene died during the course and scope of his employment. Van Biene was survived by his wife Hollis, and son, Matthew.

Hollis Van Biene signed the Report of Occupational Injury or Illness required by the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act to establish entitlement to benefits for herself and her son (collectively “Van Biene”), on August 24, 1985. Wausau Insurance Companies is the workers’ compensation…