LOWER v. PEABODY POWDER RIVER SERVICES, LLC

S-19-0142.

459 P.3d 443 (2020)

2020 WY 33

Jerald D. LOWER, Appellant (Petitioner), v. PEABODY POWDER RIVER SERVICES, LLC and State of Wyoming ex rel., Department of Workforce Services, Workers' Compensation Division, Appellees (Respondent).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

March 4, 2020.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Representing Appellant: Stacy M. Kirven , Kirven Law, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming.

Representing Appellee Peabody Powder River Services, LLC: Billie LM Addleman and Macrina M. Jerabek , Hirst Applegate, LLP, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Representing Appellee Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Workers' Compensation Division: No appearance.

Before DAVIS, C.J., and FOX, KAUTZ, BOOMGAARDEN, and GRAY, JJ.


[¶1] Jerald Lower injured himself at work when he stepped on a large bolt and rolled his foot. He then developed an infection which ultimately led to the amputation of his leg below the knee. Mr. Lower filed for workers' compensation benefits, claiming the workplace injury sparked the infection and caused the amputation. The...

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