Howell v. Ketchikan Pulp Co.

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Steven Howell appeals the superior court’s summary judgment for Ketchikan Pulp Company (KPC) on Howell’s breach of contract and breach of warranty claims. We affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Howell was employed as a pipefitter by Qualified Contractors, Inc. (QCI). QCI, through its parent company General Electric (GE), had a contract with KPC to repair KPC’s boilers and other machines. While repairing a KPC boiler, Howell was injured by the explosion of another boiler in KPC’s plant. He was struck in the back with jagged metal, inhaled noxious gases,…