Swalling Construction Company, Inc. v. Alaska USA Insurance Brokers, LLC and Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court’s summary‑judgment rulings granting judgment to Alaska USA Insurance Brokers and Atlantic Specialty Insurance, holding that Swalling Construction’s claims against both insurers were barred by the statute of limitations. The Court applied the discovery‑rule inquiry‑notice test (Christianson) to the broker and the pure‑indemnity accrual rule (Flint Hills) to the insurer.