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WYOMING

Negligence / Personal Injury

years with Discovery Rule.

Wrongful Death

years from date of death with Discovery Rule.

Medical Malpractice

2 years from act or discovery.  Minors must commence action by 8th birthday or 2 years from act, whichever is later.

Caps:
Limits are prohibited.

Malpractice (Other Professions)

years. 1 year from removal of legal disability.

Products Liability

years with Discovery Rule.

Intentional Torts

year

Fraud

years

Municipal Liability/Sovereign Immunity

years to file notice of claims then 1 year SOL from filing. 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) SOL does not run during absence or concealment of defendant.

Punitive Damages

Willful and wanton conduct.  Plaintiff must first prove actual damages.

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)