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Court

Alaska Unified

Alaska

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-28
Status Closed
Type Civil Superior Ct (1 Ju)|Wrongful Death
Docket 58 entries
Disposition judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Abel, Thomas H|Estate Of Mark Christopher Cook Jr
Defendant State Of Alaska, Dept Of Corrections
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Judge

Hon. Carpeneti Marianna C

Juneau Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. Summary Judgment for Plaintiff Granted
  2. Complaint for Wrongful Death Receipt: 2118886 Date: 08/28/2023
  3. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment
  4. Attorney Information Attorney Sanders, Vance A representing Plaintiff(s) Abel, Thomas H as of 08/28/2023
  5. Demand for Trial By Jury Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff)
  6. Attorney Information Attorney Sanders, Vance A representing Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr as of 08/28/2023
  7. Peremptory Disqualification by Plaintiff/Petitioner
  8. Notice of Change of Judge (Peremptory Challenge) Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff)
  9. Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff)
  10. Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff)
  11. Attorney Information Attorney Smithee, Georgia R representing Defendant State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections as of 12/18/2023
  12. Attorney Information Attorney Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion representing Defendant State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections as of 12/18/2023
  13. Entry of Appearance As Co-Counsels of Record Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  14. Answer Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  15. Notice Regarding Report of Parties' Planning Meeting
  16. Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff)
  17. Stipulation Governing the Production and Use of DOC Records Attorney: Smithee, Georgia R (2303016) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff) Filing Party: Abel, Thomas H; Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr; State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections Case Motion #1
  18. Notice of Hearing - Trial Date Setting Conference
  19. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #1 Stipulation Governing the Production and Use of DOC Records
  20. Superseding Entry of Appearance Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff)
  21. Joint Stipulated Proposed Pretrial Deadlines Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant); Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff)
  22. Attorney Information Attorney Davis, James J representing Plaintiff Abel, Thomas H as of 01/14/2025
  23. Attorney Information Attorney Fletcher, Savannah Schultz representing Plaintiff Abel, Thomas H as of 01/14/2025
  24. Attorney Information Attorney Davis, James J representing Plaintiff Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr as of 01/14/2025
  25. Attorney Information Attorney Fletcher, Savannah Schultz representing Plaintiff Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr as of 01/14/2025
  26. Withdrawal of Counsel and Entry of Appearance of Substituted Counsel Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff); James J Davis (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff); Vance A Sanders (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff)
  27. Attorney Information Attorney Sanders, Vance A dismissed/withdrawn for Abel, Thomas H on 01/14/2025
  28. Attorney Information Attorney Sanders, Vance A dismissed/withdrawn for Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr on 01/14/2025
  29. Defendant's Preliminary Witness List Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  30. Plaintiff's Preliminary Witness List and Retained Expert Identification Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff); James J Davis (Attorney) on behalf of Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff)
  31. Defendant's Other Expert Opinion Summary Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  32. Plaintiffs' Motion to File First Amended Complaint Attorney: Davis, James J (9412140) Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff); James J Davis (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff) Filing Party: Abel, Thomas H; Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr Case Motion #2
  33. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel; Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support Attorney: Fletcher, Savannah Schultz (1811127) Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff) Filing Party: Abel, Thomas H; Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr Case Motion #3
  34. Unopposed Motion for Expedited Consideration of Motion to Compel; Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support Attorney: Fletcher, Savannah Schultz (1811127) Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel, Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr (Plaintiff) Filing Party: Abel, Thomas H; Estate of Mark Christopher Cook Jr Case Motion #4
  35. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #4 Unopposed Motion for Expedited Consideration of Motion to Compel;
  36. Opposition to Motion to Compel; [Proposed] Order Attorney: Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion (1911096) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant) Case Motion #3: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel; Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support
  37. Reply In Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel; Second Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support Attorney: Fletcher, Savannah Schultz (1811127) Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff) Case Motion #3: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel; Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support
  38. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #3 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel
  39. Opposition to Motion to Amend Complaint; Affidavit of K. Orion Hughes-Knowles Attorney: Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion (1911096) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant) Case Motion #2: Plaintiffs' Motion to File First Amended Complaint
  40. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #2 Plaintiffs' Motion to File First Amended Complaint
  41. First Amended Complaint for Negligence and Wrongful Death
  42. Motion for Reconsideration; Affidavit of K. Orion Hughes-Knowles in Support Attorney: Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion (1911096) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant) Filing Party: State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections Case Motion #5
  43. Order Granting Reconsideration Case Motion #5: Motion for Reconsideration; Affidavit of K. Orion Hughes-Knowles in Support
  44. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #5 Motion for Reconsideration; Affidavit of K. Orion Hughes-Knowles in Support
  45. Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel Georgia R Smithee (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  46. Attorney Information Attorney Smithee, Georgia R dismissed/withdrawn for Defendant State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections on 05/28/2025
  47. Motion for Reconsideration of Production Date; Affidavit of Joleen K. Langel Attorney: Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion (1911096) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant) Filing Party: State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections Case Motion #6
  48. Notice of Intent to Rule
  49. Notice to Parties
  50. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #6 Motion for Reconsideration of Production Date; Affidavit of Joleen K. Langel
  51. Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration; Affidavit of Savannah Fletcher in Support Attorney: Davis, James J (9412140) Savannah Schultz Fletcher (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff); James J Davis (Attorney) on behalf of Thomas H Abel (Plaintiff) Case Motion #6: Motion for Reconsideration of Production Date; Affidavit of Joleen K. Langel
  52. PROOF OF SERVICE
  53. Answer to Amended Complaint Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant)
  54. Reply to Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration Attorney: Hughes-Knowles, Kila Orion (1911096) Kila Orion Hughes-Knowles (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska, Dept of Corrections (Defendant) Case Motion #6: Motion for Reconsideration of Production Date; Affidavit of Joleen K. Langel
  55. PROOF OF SERVICE
  56. Offer of Judgment Acceptance of OOJ
  57. PROOF OF SERVICE
  58. Proposed Final Judgment

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