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Elvis R. Stewart v. Wal-Mart, Inc, a foreign corporation

Date: 11-12-1999

Case Number: 3AN-95-6964 CI ; S-8259

Judge: Sen K. Tan

Court: Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Anchorage, Alaska

Plaintiff's Attorney: David E. George of Rex Lamont Butler & Associates, Anchorage, Alaska, and
Ken A. Norsworthy of Edgar Paul Boyko and Associates,
Anchorage, Alaska

Defendant's Attorney: Ann S. Brown and Paulette Bea Hagen of Lane
Powell Spears Lubersky L.L.P., Fairbanks, Alaska

Description:
Civil Rights - Privacy - Elvis R. Stewart sued Wal-Mart for violating Alaska's
civil rights statute, for invading his common-law right to
privacy, and for negligent and intentional infliction of emotional
distress. He sought both compensatory and punitive damages. At
the close of Stewart's case, Wal-Mart moved for a directed
verdict. The court denied the motion.

Outcome:
The jury awarded Stewart
$7,800 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the Supreme Court of Alaska. See:___ P.2d. ___ (Alaska 1999). Note: the above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Elvis R. Stewart v. Wal-Mart, Inc, a foreign corporation?

The outcome was: The jury awarded Stewart $7,800 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages.

Which court heard Elvis R. Stewart v. Wal-Mart, Inc, a foreign corporation?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Anchorage, Alaska, AK. The presiding judge was Sen K. Tan.

Who were the attorneys in Elvis R. Stewart v. Wal-Mart, Inc, a foreign corporation?

Plaintiff's attorney: David E. George of Rex Lamont Butler & Associates, Anchorage, Alaska, and Ken A. Norsworthy of Edgar Paul Boyko and Associates, Anchorage, Alaska. Defendant's attorney: Ann S. Brown and Paulette Bea Hagen of Lane Powell Spears Lubersky L.L.P., Fairbanks, Alaska.

When was Elvis R. Stewart v. Wal-Mart, Inc, a foreign corporation decided?

This case was decided on November 12, 1999.