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punitive damages claim in Alaska

7 Alaska opinions name it 1 courts 1979–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alaska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
DeNardo v. GCI Communication Corp.green
alaska · 1999 · cited in 2 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See DeNardo v. GCI Commc'n Corp., 983 P.2d 1288, 1292 (Alaska 1999) ("A punitive damages claim cannot stand alone."). 32 .

2016See DeNardo v. GCI Commc’n Corp., 983 P.2d 1288, 1292 (Alaska 1999) (“A punitive damages claim cannot stand alone.”). 32 See Castle Props., Inc. v. Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarene, 347 P.3d 990, 997 (Alaska 2015) (“Under Alaska law, every contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing . . . .”). 33 Norcon, 971 P.2d at 167 . - 11 - 7082 An employee’s right to report sexual harassment without fear of retaliation by the employer is grounded in the same public policy we discussed in Norcon, made explicit in the same statute, AS 18.80.220.34 And state public policy provides the

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Castle Properties, Inc. v. Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarenegreen
alaska · 2015 · cited in 2 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Castle Props., Inc. v. Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarene, 347 P.3d 990, 997 (Alaska 2015) ('Under Alaska law, every contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. ..."). 33 .

2016See DeNardo v. GCI Commc’n Corp., 983 P.2d 1288, 1292 (Alaska 1999) (“A punitive damages claim cannot stand alone.”). 32 See Castle Props., Inc. v. Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarene, 347 P.3d 990, 997 (Alaska 2015) (“Under Alaska law, every contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing . . . .”). 33 Norcon, 971 P.2d at 167 . - 11 - 7082 An employee’s right to report sexual harassment without fear of retaliation by the employer is grounded in the same public policy we discussed in Norcon, made explicit in the same statute, AS 18.80.220.34 And state public policy provides the

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Norcon, Inc. v. Kotowskigreen
alaska · 1999 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See DeNardo v. GCI Commc’n Corp., 983 P.2d 1288, 1292 (Alaska 1999) (“A punitive damages claim cannot stand alone.”). 32 See Castle Props., Inc. v. Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarene, 347 P.3d 990, 997 (Alaska 2015) (“Under Alaska law, every contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing . . . .”). 33 Norcon, 971 P.2d at 167 . - 11 - 7082 An employee’s right to report sexual harassment without fear of retaliation by the employer is grounded in the same public policy we discussed in Norcon, made explicit in the same statute, AS 18.80.220.34 And state public policy provides the

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French v. Jadon, Inc.green
alaska · 1996 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016French v. Jadon, Inc., 911 P.2d 20, 28 (Alaska 1996).

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Black v. Don Schmid Motor, Inc.green
kan · 1983 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Black v. Don Schmid Motor, Inc., 232 Kan. 458 , 657 P.2d 517, 531 (1983).

1986Black v. Don Schmid Motor, Inc., 232 Kan. 458 , 657 P.2d 517, 531 (1983).

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Bridges v. Alaska Housing Authoritygreen
alaska · 1962 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979In Bridges v. Alaska Housing Authority, 375 P.2d 696, 702 (Alaska 1962), this court noted that in order to recover punitive or exemplary damages, the plaintiff must prove that the wrongdoer’s conduct was “outrageous, such as acts done with malice or bad motives or a reckless indifference to the interests of another.” Actual malice need not be proved.

1979In Bridges v. Alaska Housing Authority, 375 P.2d 696, 702 (Alaska 1962), this court noted that in order to recover punitive or exemplary damages, the plaintiff must prove that the wrongdoer's conduct was "outrageous, such as acts done with malice or bad motives or a reckless indifference to the interests of another." Actual malice need not be proved.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alaska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. v. Day green
alaska · 1979
1 sentence

1986We have stated that in a products liability case where “the manufacturer knew that its product was defectively designed and that injuries and deaths had resulted from the design defect, but continued to market the product in reckless disregard of the public’s safety, punitive damages may be awarded.” Sturm, Ruger & Co. v. Day, 594 P.2d at 47 .

11986–1986
Stepanov v. Gavrilovich green
alaska · 1979
1 sentence

1986Stepanov v. Gavrilovich, 594 P.2d 30 (Alaska 1979) is dispositive of the Hayeses’ first argument.

11986–1986
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Anderson green
alaska · 1981
1 sentence

1985Our determination resembles that which we made in Alyeska Pipeline Service Company v. Anderson, 629 P.2d 512 (Alaska 1981), where the trial court had dismissed a punitive damages claim, but allowed a claim for “harsh” trespass damages.

11985–1985

Where else courts name it

FL 129 (1974–2026) CA 60 (1980–2026) NY 54 (1982–2025) MO 39 (1973–2025) MS 37 (1983–2021) PA 36 (1985–2021) IL 28 (1978–2026) NM 27 (1940–2024) OH 26 (1984–2026) GA 26 (1986–2024) NJ 25 (1955–2026) NC 22 (1956–2018) AZ 19 (1984–2025) OR 15 (1985–2018) VA 14 (1978–2024) ME 13 (1985–2020) IN 11 (1984–2018) MD 11 (1978–2016) KY 11 (1966–2026) WV 11 (1996–2026) WI 10 (1987–2020) NV 10 (1983–2018) TX 10 (1994–2021) SD 10 (1991–2025) TN 9 (1992–2024) RI 9 (1984–2019) HI 8 (1989–2024) AK 7 (1979–2016) VT 6 (1989–2010) IA 6 (1984–2022) CO 6 (1982–1999) CT 6 (1992–2000) AL 5 (1987–2001) KS 5 (1993–2018) DC 5 (2004–2019) WA 5 (1981–2020) MT 4 (2000–2012) UT 4 (1988–2023) MN 4 (1985–2001) OK 3 (1992–2018) WY 3 (2002–2026) DE 3 (2022–2023) ID 3 (1992–2021) SC 3 (2001–2009) ND 2 (2018–2021) LA 2 (2005–2011) MA 2 (2011–2018) AR 2 (1984–1992)

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