Peek v. SKW/CLINTON

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

In this case, Mary Peek, the widow of Joe Peek, appeals the superior court’s affirmation of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board’s (“Board”) denial of death benefits to her from SKW/Clinton, one of Joe Peek’s employers. We AFFIRM the Board’s order denying and dismissing Peek’s claim against SKW/Clinton.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Joe Peek worked as a pipefitter and plumber for almost 45 years in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Alaska. Throughout his career he was exposed to asbestos in the work place. His last three employers were all…