Legal Opinion
Wright v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division
Wyoming Supreme Court
Decided January 2, 1998No. 96-197PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMAS, Justice.
The key issue in this case, in which review is sought of the denial of extended benéfits for an injured workman, is whether the award of retrospective benefits is foreclosed because Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-403(g) (1991) does not specifically provide authority for such an award. After achieving a remarkable recovery from a serious and disabling injury, George A. Wright (Wright) returned to the work force and enjoyed a successful career for several years. Ultimately, however, his injuries forced him to discontinue his employment, and a claim was filed for extended benefits pursuant…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Parker Land & Cattle Co. v. Wyoming Game & Fish CommissionWyoming Supreme Court · 1993
- Corman v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Compensation DivisionWyoming Supreme Court · 1996
- Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Co.Wyoming Supreme Court · 1918
- Aanenson v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Worker's Compensation DivisionWyoming Supreme Court · 1992
- Baker v. Wendy's of Montana, Inc.Wyoming Supreme Court · 1984
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3Cited by28 opinions
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