Catalina Yachts v. Pierce

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

■ Jim and Karen Pierce rejected an offer of judgment made by Catalina Yachts under Alaska Civil Rule 68 in a breach of warranty case. The .superior court denied Catalina’s later motion for attorney’s fees and costs under Alaska Civil Rule 68, holding that the rule did not apply and was preempted by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act. Because we conclude that Alaska Civil Rule 68 applies, we reverse and remand.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The underlying facts of this case are set out in Pierce v. Catalina Yachts, a breach…