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third-party claim in Wyoming

16 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Herrig v. Herriggreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1997–2022
2 sentences

2022Co., 2002 WY 122, ¶ 26 , 53 P.3d 1051, 1061 (Wyo. 2002) (“a covenant not to execute in the settlement agreement between an insured and a claimant . . . does not bar the claimant, as assignee of the insured, from pursuing a claim against the insurer for third-party bad faith”); Herrig v. Herrig, 844 P.2d 487, 490 (Wyo. 1992) (“A cause of action for ‘third party’ bad faith will lie when a liability insurer fails in bad faith to settle a third-party claim within policy limits against its insured.” (citing W.

1997“A cause of action for ‘third party’ bad faith will lie when a liability insurer fails in bad faith to settle a third-party claim within policy limits against its insured.” Herrig, 844 P.2d at 490 .

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IMC Chemicals, Inc. v. Niro, Inc.green
ksd · 2000 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See, e.g., Robertson v. TWP, Inc., 656 P.2d 547 , 550–51 (Wyo. 1983) (affirming a grant of summary judgment where the third-party plaintiff failed to show the third-party defendant “was a proximate cause of the injuries to the plaintiffs with respect to whose claims indemnity was sought”); IMC Chems., Inc. v. Niro, Inc., 95 F. Supp. 2d 1198, 1212 (D.

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Robertson v. TWP, INC.green
wyo · 1983 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See, e.g., Robertson v. TWP, Inc., 656 P.2d 547 , 550–51 (Wyo. 1983) (affirming a grant of summary judgment where the third-party plaintiff failed to show the third-party defendant “was a proximate cause of the injuries to the plaintiffs with respect to whose claims indemnity was sought”); IMC Chems., Inc. v. Niro, Inc., 95 F. Supp. 2d 1198, 1212 (D.

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Gainsco Insurance Co. v. Amoco Production Co.green
wyo · 2002 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Co., 2002 WY 122, ¶ 26 , 53 P.3d 1051, 1061 (Wyo. 2002) (“a covenant not to execute in the settlement agreement between an insured and a claimant . . . does not bar the claimant, as assignee of the insured, from pursuing a claim against the insurer for third-party bad faith”); Herrig v. Herrig, 844 P.2d 487, 490 (Wyo. 1992) (“A cause of action for ‘third party’ bad faith will lie when a liability insurer fails in bad faith to settle a third-party claim within policy limits against its insured.” (citing W.

2022Co., 2002 WY 122, ¶ 26 , 53 P.3d 1051, 1061 (Wyo. 2002) (“a covenant not to execute in the settlement agreement between an insured and a claimant . . . does not bar the claimant, as assignee of the insured, from pursuing a claim against the insurer for third-party bad faith”); Herrig v. Herrig, 844 P.2d 487, 490 (Wyo. 1992) (“A cause of action for ‘third party’ bad faith will lie when a liability insurer fails in bad faith to settle a third-party claim within policy limits against its insured.” (citing W.

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Rd v. Whgreen
wyo · 1994 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Rather, "IIt is based on 'by reason of 'on account of the alleged. breach of an independent duty owed by the employer to the third party." Id. at 1224 . [T17] We also recognized the distinction between a wrongful death claim and a claim for infliction of emotional distress in R.D. v. W.H., 875 P.2d 26, 32 (Wyo.1994), where we held that "Appellant's emotional distress claims were pleaded separately from the wrongful death claims, and they were drafted in their generally accepted elements.

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McCulloh v. Drakegreen
wyo · 2001 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See McCulloh v. Drake, 2001 WY 56, ¶ 26 , 24 P.3d 1162 .

2002See McCulloh v. Drake, 2001 WY 56, ¶ 26 , 24 P.3d 1162 .

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Schneider National, Inc. v. Holland Hitch Co.green
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Schneider Nat., Inc., 843 P.2d at 578 .

1998Schneider Nat., Inc., 843 P.2d at 572, 575-79 .

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Hamilton v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.green
nh · 1984 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992In Hamilton v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 125 N.H. 561 , 484 A.2d 1116, 1117 (1984), Justice Souter, writing at the time for the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, denied a third-party claim for indemnity premised on strict liability, negligence and warranty.

1992In Hamilton v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 125 N.H. 561 , 484 A.2d 1116, 1117 (1984), Justice Souter, writing at the time for the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, denied a third-party claim for indemnity premised on strict liability, negligence and warranty.

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Chavez v. Chenowethgreen
nmctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Chavez v. Chenoweth, 89 N.M. 423 , 553 P.2d 703 (Ct.App.1976); Pixton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, 809 P.2d 746 (Utah Ct.App.1991); and Caserotti v. State Farm Insurance Company, 791 S.W.2d 561 (Tex.Ct.App.1990).

1992See Chavez v. Chenoweth, 89 N.M. 423 , 553 P.2d 703 (Ct.App.1976); Pixton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, 809 P.2d 746 (Utah Ct.App.1991); and Caserotti v. State Farm Insurance Company, 791 S.W.2d 561 (Tex.Ct.App.1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wyoming. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Pan American Petroleum Corp. v. Maddux Well Service green
wyo · 1978
2 sentences

2016Charley does not attempt to bring an action for the death of his son; rather, he alleges that COP Wyoming and Mr Ross breached a duty of care to him, *526 separate from the duty they had to Brett, We recognized a similar exception to the worker's compensation bar in Pan American Petroleum Corp. v. Maddux Well Service, 586 P.2d 1220 (1978), when we held that a third-party claim for indemnity against the employer of a covered employee was not based on the employee's injury.

1985Furthermore, the “statutory indemnity contract” invented by the majority cannot be compared to an express or implied indemnity contract as discussed in Pan American Petroleum Corporation v. Maddux Well Service, supra. In his dissent in the Pan American case, Justice Raper disagreed with allowing a third-party claim for indemnity from the employer, stating: “The majority decision has rendered meaningless the concept of workmen’s compensation that ' “[i]n adopting the new system both employees and employers gave up something that they each might gain something else, and it was in the nature of a

21985–2016
Western Casualty and Surety Company v. Fowler green
wyo · 1964
2 sentences

1994Western Casualty and Surety Company v. Fowler, 390 P.2d 602 (Wyo.1964).

1994Western Casualty and Surety Company v. Fowler, 390 P.2d 602 (Wyo.1964).

21992–1994
Darlow v. Farmers Insurance Exchange green
wyo · 1991
1 sentence

2007We affirmed summary judgment in favor of the insurer because the insurer had placed the insured on notice that she could secure medical payments under her own policy, and because the insured "knew and understood the terms of [her] policy, fulfilling [her] duty to read." Id. at 828-29 .

12007–2007
McClellan v. Tottenhoff green
wyo · 1983
2 sentences

2003In that case, “[t]he sole issue on appeal [was] whether a complaint against a vendor unlawfully selling liquor to a minor [in his automobile at a liquor drive-in facility] who becomes intoxicated and injures a third-party states a claim for relief in Wyoming.” Id. at 409 .

2003In that case, "[t]he sole issue on appeal [was] whether a complaint against a vendor unlawfully selling liquor to a minor [in his automobile at a liquor drive-in facility] who becomes intoxicated and injures a third-party states a claim for relief in Wyoming." Id. at 409 .

12003–2003
Marathon Ashland Pipe Line LLC v. Maryland Casualty Co. green
ca10 · 2001
1 sentence

2002Id. at 1250 .

12002–2002
Pixton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green
utahctapp · 1991
1 sentence

1992See Chavez v. Chenoweth, 89 N.M. 423 , 553 P.2d 703 (Ct.App.1976); Pixton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, 809 P.2d 746 (Utah Ct.App.1991); and Caserotti v. State Farm Insurance Company, 791 S.W.2d 561 (Tex.Ct.App.1990).

11992–1992
Caserotti v. State Farm Insurance green
texapp · 1990
1 sentence

1992See Chavez v. Chenoweth, 89 N.M. 423 , 553 P.2d 703 (Ct.App.1976); Pixton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, 809 P.2d 746 (Utah Ct.App.1991); and Caserotti v. State Farm Insurance Company, 791 S.W.2d 561 (Tex.Ct.App.1990).

11992–1992
Farmers Group, Inc. v. Williams green
colo · 1991
1 sentence

1991Farmers Group, Inc. v. Williams, 805 P.2d 419 (Colo.1991).

11991–1991
Christopher W. Ross, Individually and D/B/A 4r Ornamental Iron Company v. Imperial Construction Company, Inc. And Imperial Group, Ltd. green
ca5 · 1978
1 sentence

1991Ross v. Imperial Const. Co., Inc., 572 F.2d 518 (5th Cir. 1978).

11991–1991
Whalon v. North Platte Canal & Colonization Co. green
· 1903
2 sentences

1985Not only was proper payment made, but the instrument has the requisites of a deed since in it appellant and the third-party claim locators to it "convey, quitclaim and assign" the claims to appellees' predecessor (see Whalon v. North Platte Canal & Colonization Co., 11 Wyo. 313 , 71 P. 995 (1903)).

1985Not only was proper payment made, but the instrument has the requisites of a deed since in it appellant and the third-party claim locators to it "convey, quitclaim and assign" the claims to appellees' predecessor (see Whalon v. North Platte Canal & Colonization Co., 11 Wyo. 313 , 71 P. 995 (1903)).

11985–1985
Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Co. green
· 1918
2 sentences

1985Workmen’s Compensation Department, Wyo.1977, 569 P.2d 95 , quoting from Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Company, 1918, 25 Wyo. 511 , 173 P. 981 .

1985Workmen’s Compensation Department, Wyo.1977, 569 P.2d 95 , quoting from Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Company, 1918, 25 Wyo. 511 , 173 P. 981 .

11985–1985
Stephenson v. Mitchell Ex Rel. Workmen's Compensation Department green
wyo · 1977
2 sentences

1985Workmen’s Compensation Department, Wyo.1977, 569 P.2d 95 , quoting from Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Company, 1918, 25 Wyo. 511 , 173 P. 981 .

1985Workmen's Compensation Department, Wyo. 1977, 569 P.2d 95 , quoting from Zancanelli v. Central Coal & Coke Company, 1918, 25 Wyo. 511 , 173 P. 981 .

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 26-15-124 (4) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-109 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 269 (1900–2026) CA 232 (1921–2026) TX 175 (1972–2026) IL 137 (1907–2026) MD 68 (1962–2023) FL 59 (1965–2022) LA 53 (1959–2025) NJ 52 (1959–2025) PA 48 (1975–2025) MO 44 (1961–2022) OR 44 (1970–2024) MI 42 (1969–2025) MA 42 (1972–2026) AZ 36 (1957–2025) WA 36 (1928–2026) VA 34 (1946–2025) NM 31 (1968–2020) WI 31 (1942–2025) OH 30 (1983–2026) GA 29 (1917–2025) AL 28 (1915–2014) IA 27 (1961–2024) IN 26 (1979–2020) CO 24 (1973–2025) TN 21 (1975–2026) WV 21 (1986–2017) NE 20 (1919–2024) NC 20 (1977–2024) MT 20 (1943–2019) CT 20 (1990–2026) MN 19 (1933–2026) SC 18 (1984–2022) WY 16 (1985–2026) UT 16 (1976–2026) DE 15 (1968–2025) MS 14 (1963–2025) ND 14 (1973–2022) KY 13 (1978–2023) AR 13 (1919–2014) OK 12 (1955–2024) HI 12 (1972–2026) DC 12 (1983–2021) ME 11 (1982–2023) KS 9 (1980–2025) RI 8 (1997–2023) AK 7 (1979–2024) NV 7 (1950–2015) VT 5 (2000–2026) ID 5 (1936–2015) NH 5 (1974–2010) SD 3 (1958–2015) PR 2 (1964–1986) VI 2 (2017–2026)

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