Wal-Mart, Inc. v. Stewart

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Elvis R. Stewart sued Wal-Mart for violating Alaska’s civil rights statute, for invading his common-law right to privacy, and for negligent and intentional infliction of emo tional distress. He sought both compensatory and punitive damages. At the close of Stewart’s case, Wal-Mart moved for a directed verdict. The court denied the motion. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Wal-Mart on Stewart’s civil rights claim, but found for Stewart on his claims of invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury awarded Stewart…