Troyer v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

CARDINE, Justice.

Appellant Ernest Troyer, a victim of multiple sclerosis, suffered back injuries when an elevator in his home malfunctioned. He brought suit against the seller of the elevator, the manufacturer of the component part which failed, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Wyoming Department of Health and Social Services (division), which had procured and inspected the elevator on appellant’s behalf. The district court granted the division’s motion to dismiss with prejudice on grounds that the claim was barred by the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act (Claims Act). We…