Legal Opinion

Gilbert v. Sperbeck

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided December 9, 2005No. S-10842PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

After Lois Gilbert arbitrated a dispute with her insurer, State Farm Insurance Company, she sued the psychologist, Dr. David Sperbeck, who examined her for State Farm and testified as its expert witness in the arbitration. We hold that witness immunity bars Gilbert’s fraud and misrepresentation claims against Dr. Sperbeck and that the Americans with Disabilities Act 1 (ADA) does not provide for the relief she seeks. We therefore affirm the summary judgment entered against her in the superior court.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Lois Gilbert’s automobile was…

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