CONLEY v. ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Nos. S-14194, S-14213.

323 P.3d 1131 (2014)

Brett CONLEY and Marina Conley, Appellants and Cross-Appellees, v. ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC., Appellee and Cross-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Alaska.

May 9, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael W. Flanigan , Flanigan & Bataille, Anchorage, for Appellants and Cross-Appellees.

Richard W. Maki and David H. Shoup , Tindall Bennett & Shoup, P.C., Anchorage, for Appellee and Cross-Appellant.

Before: FABE, Chief Justice, WINFREE, STOWERS and MAASSEN, Justices.


OPINION

WINFREE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A tractor-trailer driver was injured while unloading cargo. The driver sued the receiving company for damages, arguing that the company negligently trained its forklift operator, the operator was negligent, and the operator caused his injuries. A jury found the company was negligent, but also found that the negligence was not a substantial factor in causing the driver's injuries. The driver appeals...

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