Dougherty v. J.W. Williams, Inc.

Like Justice Cardine, I must dissent from the opinion of the court in this case. I agree with the perceptive comments of Justice Cardine with respect to the burden of proof. However, I have some additional concerns with the majority decision in this instance.

Even though Section 27-14-603, W.S.1977 (June 1991 Repl.), is not applicable, as the majority holds, we still have an historic requirement that there be medical testimony to establish a causal relationship between an occurrence on the job and the claimed injury. Black Watch Farms v. Baldwin, 474 P.2d 297 (Wyo.1970). Other cases suggest…