In response to a lawsuit brought by the parents of a drowned boy, the Haines Borough denied it had “any legal duty” to maintain the area around the Port Chilkoot Dock for use by swimmers or divers.
The borough asks the court to dismiss the case and to change the trial venue to Haines.
Larry and Chetra Williamson filed the suit in Juneau Superior Court May 23, seeking more than $1 million in damages. Their…

