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ANDERSON v. SOLVAY MINERALS, INC.

No. 98-41.

3 P.3d 236 (2000)

Morris and Laila ANDERSON, the surviving parents of Michael Anderson, individually; David Anderson, the surviving brother of Michael Anderson; and Morris Anderson, as personal representative of the estate of Michael Anderson, and on behalf of the beneficiaries, Appellants (Plaintiffs), v. SOLVAY MINERALS, INC., Appellee (Defendant).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

April 4, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Representing Appellants: Vonde M. Smith and Gary Shockey of Lawyers and Advocates for Wyoming, Jackson, Wyoming.

Representing Appellee: William R. Dabney of Holland & Hart, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Joe M. Teig of Holland & Hart, Jackson, Wyoming; and Ford T. Bussart of Bussart, West, Rossetti, Piaia & Tyler, P.C., Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Before LEHMAN, C.J., and THOMAS, MACY, GOLDEN, and TAYLOR, JJ.

THOMAS, Justice.

The primary issue in this appeal is presented by the contention that the survivors of a miner killed in the collapse of a trona mine can maintain an action for wrongful death against the employer despite the exclusive remedy articulated in Wyo. Const. art. 10, § 4. Appellants rely upon the provisions of Wyo. Const. art. 9, § 4 to support the action for wrongful death. This argument was resolved categorically...

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