(DOWNLOAD) "Matomco Oil Company v. Arctic Mechanical" by Supreme Court of Alaska ~ eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Matomco Oil Company v. Arctic Mechanical
- Author : Supreme Court of Alaska
- Release Date : January 13, 1990
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 73 KB
Description
Matomco appeals the superior courts judgment, based on a general jury verdict, in favor of Arctic Mechanical, Inc., George Wise, Alliance Insurance Company, and Underwriters at Lloyds. Matomco had employed an independent contractor (David Campbell) to repair Matomcos fuel tanker. During the repair the tanker exploded, killing David Campbell and causing appellees damages. Appellees sued both Campbells estate and Matomco, but settled with the estate before trial. At trial, appellees claimed that Matomco was liable on multiple theories of negligence and absolute liability. The jury returned a verdict against Matomco, but did not specify which of the several theories of negligence and absolute liability it relied upon in imposing liability. Matomco contends that it cannot be held liable under any of the legal theories presented to the jury. Matomco also asserts that the superior court committed evidentiary errors that compel reversal; that appellees failed to prove their damages; and that the superior court erroneously refused to enter judgment in Matomcos favor. We reverse and remand for a new trial.