Lerch v. State ex rel. Wyoming Worker's Compensation Division

The majority holds that appellant is entitled to worker's compensation benefits under § 27-12-106(a)(lv), W.S.1977, . (June 1983 Replacement) which provides in part:

“(a) The extrahazardous occupations and employees to which this act * * * applies are:

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“(Iv) Recreational guides employed and actively engaged in service to clients for compensation and involved hazardous outdoor guiding and public service activities including skiing * 4 (Emphasis added.)

Appellant admits that he is not a recreational guide nor does he engage in a service to clients, but rather he serves only his…