RODERER v. Dash

OPINION

CHRISTEN, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Deborah Dash brought a medical malpractice claim against Dr. Grant Roderer based on a procedure he performed to relieve her back pain. A jury awarded Dash roughly $1.4 million in compensatory damages. The superior court awarded Dash costs under Alaska Civil Rule 79 and attorney's fees under Alaska Civil Rule 68. Dr. Roderer appeals from the denial of his motions to dismiss, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial. He also appeals the order awarding fees and costs. We affirm the superior court's denial of these motions and the…