Oakly Enterprises, LLC, and Ryan Friesen, Appellants v. Npi, LLC; Npi Timber, LLC; and Corey Whitney

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court’s decision, holding that the contribution claim under AS 46.03.822(j) was proper, that the jury’s avoidable‑consequences finding did not constitute statutory apportionment, that the exclusion of the environmental report was not an abuse of discretion, and that the attorney‑fees award was likewise within discretion. The court interpreted the strict‑liability statute and applied equitable factors to allocate damages, and it reviewed evidentiary and fee issues under the appropriate standards.