Lawrence Trudell v. John Brent Hibbert, Debra Hibbert, and Aaa Alaska Cab, Inc.

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court held that the statutory definition of a workers' compensation project owner is not limited by the usual-business rule. Because the Hibberts operated profit-making businesses from the property, leased the office and shop to their cab company, and benefited from the repairs, they were project owners responsible for securing workers' compensation coverage. The court reversed the superior court's judgment and remanded for entry of judgment recognizing the Hibberts as project owners.