Neal v. Caballo Rojo, Inc.

THOMAS, Justice.

The primary question in this case is whether changes in the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act, Wyo.Stat. §§ 27-14-101 to - 805 (1991 & Supp.1994), justify the entry of a summary judgment by a hearing examiner in a contested case. Collateral questions are raised with respect to the necessity of reporting injuries occurring over a period of time pursuant to Wyo.Stat. § 27-14-502 and the propriety of a summary judgment in this case. We hold the statute has been changed to justify the availability of summary judgment in the administrative proceeding. Consistent with prior rulings,…