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WYOMING

Negligence / Personal Injury

4 Years with Discovery Rule.

Wrongful Death

2 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.

Malpractice (Other Professions)

Products Liability

4 Years with Discovery Rule.

Intentional Torts

1 Year

Fraud

4 Years

Municipal Liability/Sovereign Immunity

Granted except for wrongful death, personal or property injuries, and certain cases of neglect however, numerous other restrictions apply.

Discovery Rule

Standard rule applies except see medical malpractice above.

Comparative Negligence

Plaintiff barred unless 50% or less responsible.

Charitable Immunity

Abolished

Disabilities

Actions must be commenced within 3 years of removal of disability (infants' 18th birthday) with exception of medical malpractice (see above)

Punitive Damages

Willful and wanton conduct. Plaintiff must first prove actual damages. Caps: None

No-Fault Insurance

None

Consumer Fraud Complaint

Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/consumer.htm
(307) 777-7874
(800) 438-5799 (Toll-free hotline)