Legal Opinion
Franks v. Olson
Wyoming Supreme Court
Decided March 5, 1999No. 97-147PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMAS, Justice.
The primary issue in this case is whether James Franks (Franks) is foreclosed from recovering damages for personal injuries from Linne Olson, a retired President and General Manager of L.M. Olson, Inc., because of the provisions of the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 27-14-101 through 27-14-805 (Michie Repl.1991). Franks sought recovery for injuries he sustained when concrete blocks in a retaining wall that was being rebuilt fell on him, alleging that Linne Olson was negligent in designing the project. Franks was employed by L.M. Olson, Inc. (Olson), and…
2Cases cited34 opinions
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3Cited by8 opinions
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