Alaska Supreme Court September 8, 1995, S-6605 (Shade v. Co & Anglo Alaska Service Corp.)

OPINION

MOORE, Chief Justice.

I.

INTRODUCTION

Harvey Shade alleges that he was injured when a manlift that he was operating during his employment with ARCO Alaska unexpectedly shifted into high speed. Shade and his wife Anna sued Grove Manufacturing Company d/b/a Grove Manlift (Grove), the manufacturer of the manlift, and Peak Oilfield Services and Peak Alaska Ventures, Inc.