Feltner v. Casey Family Program

THOMAS, Justice.

The issue presented in this case is whether Wyoming should recognize a cause of action for claims that are based upon the plaintiff’s own illegal acts. The trial court granted a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint filed on behalf of The Casey Family Program, Brenden McKinney, and Bev Lloyd (Casey), pursuant to Wyo.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). In their Complaint, Jason Feltner, Veronica Feltner, and Doniv Feltner (Feltners) alleged claims for damages that evolved from Jason’s plea of guilty to fourth-degree sexual assault arising out of his engaging in sexual intercourse with JR, a…