Lee v. State

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The State of Alaska filed a superior court complaint against Dennis Lee alleging he violated Alaska’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act by advertising “revolutionary technologies” and a “free electricity” program. The state also obtained a temporary restraining order enjoining Lee from soliciting Alaskan consumers to buy his products or join his discount buying club. Lee refused to participate meaningfully in discovery, even after the superior court issued orders compelling him to do so. In a thoughtful and well-reasoned decision, the…