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respondeat superior doctrine in Alaska

7 Alaska opinions name it 1 courts 1971–2023 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Powell v. Tannergreen
alaska · 2002 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The court then granted Welty’s initial summary judgment motion 19 (...continued) 4-5, 2018), https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/forms/2018-10-Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf. 20 See Powell v. Tanner, 59 P.3d 246, 248-50 (Alaska 2002) (adopting independent contractor test from Restatement of Agency to determine whether tortfeasor’s employer was liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior). 21 Benson v. City of Nenana, 725 P.2d 490 (Alaska 1986). -6- 7649 dismissing the case,22 and decided that all the pending motions, including the Rule of Law motion, were moot.

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Wainscott v. Ossenkopgreen
alaska · 1981 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Wainscott v. Ossenkop, 633 P.2d 237, 240 (Alaska 1981). 45 .

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Winn v. Mannhaltergreen
alaska · 1985 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Coulson v. Marsh & McLennan, Inc., 973 P.2d 1142 , 1147 n. 9 (Alaska 1999) ("A master is subject to liability for the torts of his servants commited while acting in the scope of their employment.") (quoting Restatement (Second) of Agency § 219(1) (1958)); Winn v. Mannhalter, 708 P.2d 444, 451 (Alaska 1985) ("A broker is liable for the actions of his agents under the doctrine of respondeat superior."); City of Delta Junction v. Mack Trucks, Inc., 670 P.2d 1128, 1129 (Alaska 1983) (principal is liable for acts of agent or apparent agent, including liability for breach of warranty). 44 .

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City of Delta Junction v. MacK Trucks, Inc.green
alaska · 1983 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Coulson v. Marsh & McLennan, Inc., 973 P.2d 1142 , 1147 n. 9 (Alaska 1999) ("A master is subject to liability for the torts of his servants commited while acting in the scope of their employment.") (quoting Restatement (Second) of Agency § 219(1) (1958)); Winn v. Mannhalter, 708 P.2d 444, 451 (Alaska 1985) ("A broker is liable for the actions of his agents under the doctrine of respondeat superior."); City of Delta Junction v. Mack Trucks, Inc., 670 P.2d 1128, 1129 (Alaska 1983) (principal is liable for acts of agent or apparent agent, including liability for breach of warranty). 44 .

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Coulson v. Marsh & McLennan, Inc.green
alaska · 1999 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Coulson v. Marsh & McLennan, Inc., 973 P.2d 1142 , 1147 n. 9 (Alaska 1999) ("A master is subject to liability for the torts of his servants commited while acting in the scope of their employment.") (quoting Restatement (Second) of Agency § 219(1) (1958)); Winn v. Mannhalter, 708 P.2d 444, 451 (Alaska 1985) ("A broker is liable for the actions of his agents under the doctrine of respondeat superior."); City of Delta Junction v. Mack Trucks, Inc., 670 P.2d 1128, 1129 (Alaska 1983) (principal is liable for acts of agent or apparent agent, including liability for breach of warranty). 44 .

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Fruit v. Schreinergreen
alaska · 1972 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982Bing v. Thuning, 2 N.Y.2d 656 , 163 N.Y.S.2d 3 , 143 N.E.2d 3 (N.Y. 1957); see Fruit v. Schreiner, 502 P.2d 133, 138-42 (Alaska 1972).

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Crawford v. Rogersgreen
alaska · 1965 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971Cf. Mallonee v. Finch, 413 P.2d 159, 161 (Alaska 1966); Crawford v. Rogers, 406 P.2d 189, 194 (Alaska 1965); McCoy v. Alaska Brick Co., 389 P.2d 1009 -1010 (Alaska 1964). 13 .

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Mallonee v. Finchgreen
alaska · 1966 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971Cf. Mallonee v. Finch, 413 P.2d 159, 161 (Alaska 1966); Crawford v. Rogers, 406 P.2d 189, 194 (Alaska 1965); McCoy v. Alaska Brick Co., 389 P.2d 1009 -1010 (Alaska 1964). 13 .

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Benson v. City of Nenana green
alaska · 1986
1 sentence

2023The court then granted Welty’s initial summary judgment motion 19 (...continued) 4-5, 2018), https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/forms/2018-10-Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf. 20 See Powell v. Tanner, 59 P.3d 246, 248-50 (Alaska 2002) (adopting independent contractor test from Restatement of Agency to determine whether tortfeasor’s employer was liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior). 21 Benson v. City of Nenana, 725 P.2d 490 (Alaska 1986). -6- 7649 dismissing the case,22 and decided that all the pending motions, including the Rule of Law motion, were moot.

12023–2023
Prentzel v. State, Department of Public Safety green
alaska · 2002
1 sentence

2010Safety, 53 P.3d 587 , 595 n. 46 (Alaska 2002).

12010–2010
Williams v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. green
alaska · 1982
2 sentences

1990Subsequently, in Williams v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., 650 P.2d 343 (Alaska 1982), we referred to the criteria set forth in § 228 of the Second Restatement as “guidelines which are useful in making ... the determination as to when an employee’s tort will be attributed to the employer.” Id. at 349.

1990Subsequently, in Williams v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., 650 P.2d 343 (Alaska 1982), we referred to the criteria set forth in § 228 of the Second Restatement as "guidelines which are useful in making ... the determination as to when an employee's tort will be attributed to the employer." Id. at 349.

11990–1990
Black v. Dahl green
alaska · 1981
1 sentence

1985Black v. Dahl, 625 P.2d 876 , 879 n.3 (Alaska 1981).

11985–1985
Bing v. Thunig green
ny · 1957
2 sentences

1982Bing v. Thuning, 2 N.Y.2d 656 , 163 N.Y.S.2d 3 , 143 N.E.2d 3 (N.Y. 1957); see Fruit v. Schreiner, 502 P.2d 133, 138-42 (Alaska 1972).

1982Bing v. Thuning, 2 N.Y.2d 656 , 163 N.Y.S.2d 3 , 143 N.E.2d 3 (N.Y. 1957); see Fruit v. Schreiner, 502 P.2d 133, 138-42 (Alaska 1972).

11982–1982
McCoy v. Alaska Brick Co. green
alaska · 1964
1 sentence

1971Cf. Mallonee v. Finch, 413 P.2d 159, 161 (Alaska 1966); Crawford v. Rogers, 406 P.2d 189, 194 (Alaska 1965); McCoy v. Alaska Brick Co., 389 P.2d 1009 -1010 (Alaska 1964). 13 .

11971–1971

Where else courts name it

NY 391 (1876–2026) CA 298 (1889–2026) IL 245 (1866–2025) OH 215 (1883–2026) TX 184 (1876–2026) GA 165 (1928–2026) NC 119 (1902–2026) FL 105 (1920–2026) AL 104 (1914–2025) LA 96 (1927–2025) MO 92 (1874–2025) IN 87 (1864–2026) MI 81 (1911–2026) NJ 71 (1884–2026) VA 66 (1914–2025) CT 65 (1988–2026) WA 65 (1902–2026) AZ 65 (1938–2026) TN 61 (1924–2021) MD 52 (1934–2024) PA 46 (1891–2025) MA 44 (1920–2024) OR 42 (1902–2017) WI 42 (1922–2026) NM 39 (1939–2026) MN 38 (1897–2014) OK 37 (1912–2020) CO 37 (1928–2021) MS 34 (1884–2025) WV 32 (1898–2025) KS 30 (1909–2026) UT 30 (1926–2026) NE 28 (1912–2025) KY 27 (1928–2025) IA 25 (1903–2026) DC 24 (1945–2023) SC 20 (1923–2026) VT 18 (1890–2025) ID 16 (1962–2022) AR 16 (1906–2025) MT 14 (1932–2024) HI 13 (1957–2025) ND 12 (1935–2018) SD 12 (1932–2021) DE 11 (1951–2023) NH 11 (1985–2023) NV 9 (1978–2014) WY 9 (1980–2020) ME 8 (1923–2021) RI 8 (1949–2006) AK 7 (1971–2023) VI 4 (1998–2016)

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