Public Hearing Summaries Note: Click on the case title to download the case PDF. David Koen vs. State of Alaska, Department of Corrections, Goose Creek Correctional Center Date of Decision: Basis: Religion Resolution: Active Case Pubic hearing summary: Complainant David Koen alleged the correctional center where he is incarcerated refused his religious accommodation request for a Kosher diet. Following a thorough investigation, the substantial evidence determination was issued August 5, 2022. After months of efforts to find a resolution to this issue, an Accusation was filed with the Commission October 27, 2022. A Case Planning Conference was held December 1, 2022, followed by an order for any motion and response regarding jurisdictional objections due January 2023. Respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss January 18, 2023, based on their jurisdictional objection. The Commission filed an Opposition to Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss on February 10, 2023, and Respondent filed their reply February 23, 2023. On April 7, 2023, an order denying Respondent’s motion to dismiss was issued by OAH. Due to the large amount of discovery, both parties agreed to a trial continuance and an amended scheduling order. A status hearing is set for April 2, 2025, and trial is currently set to begin June 2, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, discovery and associated motion practice is ongoing.