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Negligence / Personal Injury
4 years4 years with Discovery Rule.
Products Liability
4 years4 years with Discovery Rule.
Wrongful Death
2 years2 years from date of death with Discovery Rule
Medical Malpractice
2 years from act or discovery. Minors must commence action by 18th birthday or 2 years from act, whichever is later. Legal disability: 1 year from removal.
Intentional Torts
1 year1 year
Fraud
4 years 4 Years
Discovery Rule
Standard rule applies except see medical malpractice above.
Disabilities
Actions must be commenced within 3 years of removal of disability (infants’ 18th birthday) with exception of medical malpractice (see above)
Comparative Negligence
Plaintiff barred unless 50% or less responsible.
Sovereign Immunity
Granted except for wrongful death, personal or property injuries, and certain cases of neglect however, numerous other restrictions apply.
Punitive Damages
Willful and wanton conduct. Plaintiff must first prove actual damages.
Caps: None
Consumer Fraud Complaint
Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
(307) 777-7841 |
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