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John Reeves v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

Date: 12-23-1998

Case Number: 4FA-93-956

Judge: Charles Pengilly

Court: Superior Court, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Plaintiff's Attorney: Rom Van Flein and
Marcus R. "Randy" Clapp of Clapp Peterson & Stowers, Fairbanks, Alaska

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud claims - Plaintiff claimed that Alyeska broke its agreement with him to set up a pipeline-viewing station along the Steese Highway near Fairbanks. Plaintiff asserted that Alyeska stole his idea for the tourist attraction where visitors could examine and photograph a section of the famous 800-mile oil line.

Outcome:

The jury verdict was in the gross amount of $18,938,000, which included $7.5
million in punitive damages, but did not include prejudgment interest or
attorneys fees.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Francis Gallella (economist) and Dr. Laurin Toepper (toursim economics)

Defendant's Experts:

Paul Taylor (economist)

Comments:

On July 9, 1999, the trial judge reduced the verdict to
$6,943,000.

About This Case

What was the outcome of John Reeves v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company?

The outcome was: The jury verdict was in the gross amount of $18,938,000, which included $7.5 million in punitive damages, but did not include prejudgment interest or attorneys fees.

Which court heard John Reeves v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, AK. The presiding judge was Charles Pengilly.

Who were the attorneys in John Reeves v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company?

Plaintiff's attorney: Rom Van Flein and Marcus R. "Randy" Clapp of Clapp Peterson & Stowers, Fairbanks, Alaska. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was John Reeves v. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company decided?

This case was decided on December 23, 1998.