Sellers v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division

LEHMAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant Karen Sellers injured her lumbar spine while exiting her work vehicle. Worker’s Compensation Division (Division) denied Sellers’ request for benefits, stating that exiting a vehicle is an activity of day-today living and, therefore, not compensable under § 27-14-102(a)(xi)(G) of the Worker’s Compensation Act (Act). The hearing examiner agreed and denied benefits. Because we hold that an activity that is under the employer’s control and direction does not constitute an activity of day-to-day living, we reverse the decision of the hearing examiner.

ISSUES

Sellers…