Fyffe v. Wright

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Diana Fyffe sued her former landlord, Pat-tie Wright, for multiple violations of Alaska’s landlord-tenant laws. Wright counterclaimed for damage to the rental property and unpaid rent. The superior court found fault on both sides and awarded damages to Fyffe, considerably offset by the money it found Fyffe owed Wright. Fyffe appeals, contending that the superior court should have awarded her more compensation than it did for her belongings, for punitive damages, for Wright’s alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, and for costs and fees.…