Providence Washington Insurance Co. of Alaska v. McGee

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This case raises questions concerning contribution among joint tortfeasors. The specific issue is when a claim for contribution arises.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

An accident occurred involving vehicles driven by Robert McGee and Wayne Var-ney. McGee was driving a truck owned by his employer, Power Communications. He was returning home after picking up material for work the next day. Varney was driving a car also owned by his employer, James Turner, d/b/a J & O Drilling. Var-ney and four passengers were returning from an outing at the Fairbanks Fair. The car…