Bodzai v. Arctic Fjord, Inc.

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This case involves Miklos Bodzai’s appeal of the superior court’s dismissal of his personal injury action against Arctic Fjord, Inc. The superior court decided that Alaska was an improper forum for Bodzai’s action based on a forum-selection clause in Bodzai’s em ployment contract with Arctic Fjord. Because Bodzai’s personal injury claims did not arise under the terms of his employment contract, we reverse the superior court’s dismissal.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Miklos Bodzai was injured while serving aboard the F/V ARCTIC STORM. He was present on the…