Marianne E. Burke, Mother of Abigail E. Caudle (deceased), Appellant v. Raven Electric, Inc. and Liberty Mutual…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court held that the Workers' Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provision does not violate the mother’s constitutional due‑process or equal‑protection rights, affirmed the lower bodies’ denial of death benefits, reversed the Commission’s award of attorney’s fees to the employer, and clarified that the statute’s fee‑shield applies to claimants generally. The Court also affirmed the Board’s procedural rulings and rejected the application of the Defective Machinery Act to the case.