Airoulofski v. State

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Mane Airoulofski appeals a superior court decision granting summary judgment to the Municipality of Anchorage (“Municipality”). The superior court held that Airoulofski had waived his tort claims against the Municipality by failing to prosecute his case. The Municipality cross-appeals, contesting the superior court’s earlier refusal to dismiss the case pursuant to Alaska Civil Rule 16.1.

II. FACTS & PROCEEDINGS

On December 20, 1986, the Anchorage Police Department arrested Mane Airoulofski twice. On both occasions, the police were mistaken. Alleging…