Coppe v. Bleicher

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Marilyn Coppe worked in the medical offices of Drs. Michael and Laurie Bleicher from 1994 to 2008. In early 2003, she began to experience respiratory and pain symptoms, which she attributed to her work environment. After her work with the Bleichers ended in October 2003, Coppe sued them in superior court for wrongful discharge. According to Coppe, she became aware during the course of the litigation that she could file a claim with the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board for work-related medical problems. She filed a report of injury in August 2005,…