Baker v. Werner

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This appeal concerns a wrongful death claim. Raymond Baker died on August 6, 1976 from the combined effects of Darvon and alcohol. Lois Baker, the decedent’s wife, sued Dr. David Werner and Valley Hospital Association (Hospital), alleging that they negligently caused Raymond Baker’s death. The trial court entered judgment in favor of Dr. Werner and the Hospital in accordance with a unanimous jury verdict. We affirm.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Raymond Baker, an employee of the Ma-tanuska-Susitna Borough, was fifty-five years old when he died on August 6, 1976. In poor health…