Midgett v. Cook Inlet Pre-Trial Facility

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

While awaiting sentencing as a federal prisoner at Cook Inlet Pretrial Facility, Abraham L. Midgett, III got into a fight with another inmate. During the melee, Midgett broke his ankle. He sued the state in federal court on various theories. After failing to gain relief there, Midgett filed suit in superi- or court alleging negligence, violations of his constitutional rights, breach of contract, and medical malpractice. The superior court ruled that Midgett's constitutional claims were barred by collateral estoppel, granted summary judgment to the…