Legal Opinion
Bartek v. State, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided September 21, 2001No. S-9084, S-9263PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FABE, Chief Justice.
I. INTRODUCTION
In June 1996 the Miller's Reach Fire burned over 37,000 acres in the Matanus- ka/Susitna Valley. The State, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry responded to the initial fire and took control of firefighting operations from the local fire departments on the scene. A group of landowners who suffered damage to their homes and property brought suit, claiming that the State's firefighting activities were negligently conducted. The superior court certified a plaintiff class. Two motions to dismiss were filed-one based on an alleged lack of…
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