Scott v. Fagan

ROSE, Justice.

Robert F. Fagan brought this action against John E. Scott, Jr. to recover unpaid wages earned as a handyman in the repair and renovation of various rental properties owned by the defendant. In addition, Fa-gan claimed damages which had allegedly been incurred as a result of Scott’s failure to contribute to Wyoming’s unemployment fund and also sought to compel Scott to pay social security taxes on all earned wages. Finally, Fagan asked the court to award punitive damages and reasonable attorney’s fees, because of defendant’s willful and fraudulent conduct in failing to comply…