Vandre v. Kuznia

While working on a road paving project Plaintiff was hit and dragged by an asphalt paving machine being driven by a co-employee. Plaintiff suffered serious injuries, including brain damage and amputation of a leg. Plaintiff filed suit against two co-employee supervisors (Defendants), claiming their willful and wanton misconduct was the cause of his injuries. The district court granted summary judgment for Defendants, finding that they did not intentionally act to cause physical harm as defined under Wyo. Stat. Ann. 27-14-104(a). The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that no genuine issues of material fact existed and that Defendants were entitled to judgment as a matter of law. View "Vandre v. Kuznia" on Justia Law