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DORE v. CITY OF FAIRBANKS

No. S-9386.

31 P.3d 788 (2001)

Jason Paul DORE, Brandi Sue Dore, and Jamie Allan Dore [born Jamie Allan Wollard, and also known by that name], Appellants, v. The CITY OF FAIRBANKS, The Police Department of the City of Fairbanks, John Does I through XX, and The State of Alaska, Department Of Mental Health, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Alaska.

September 28, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Arthur Lyle Robson, Fairbanks, for Appellants.

Paul J. Ewers, Deputy City Attorney, Fairbanks, for Appellees.

Before FABE, Chief Justice, MATTHEWS, EASTAUGH, BRYNER, and CARPENETI, Justices.

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

On April 29, 1986, Jack Dore killed his wife Carmen Dore and then killed himself. Seven days earlier, the Fairbanks police had obtained a warrant for Jack Dore's arrest for harassing Carmen. More than ten years later, the Dore children, Jamie, Brandi, and Jason, brought this action against the city alleging negligence in protecting Carmen and failing to arrest Jack. The superior court granted...

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