Wyoming § 35-20-117 Civil cause of action for exploitation of
vulnerable adults

Wyoming Statutes

§ 35-20-117 — Civil cause of action for exploitation of vulnerable adults

Wyoming § 35-20-117

Title 35Public Health and Safety

Ch. 20ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-20-117 (2026).

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(a)A vulnerable adult shall have a cause of action against any person who has exploited the vulnerable adult. The vulnerable adult may recover actual damages, punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees for the exploitation of the vulnerable adult. The action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. The action may be brought by the vulnerable adult or any of the following:

(i)The vulnerable adult's guardian, conservator or other fiduciary acting for the vulnerable adult;

(ii)The personal representative of the estate of a deceased vulnerable adult;

(iii)The vulnerable adult's agent as defined by W.S. 3-9-102(a)(i);

(iv)The vulnerable adult's spouse, parent or descendant;

(v)A person authorized to make health care decisions for the vulnerable adult;

(vi)A person who

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(a) A vulnerable adult shall have a cause of action
against any person who has exploited the vulnerable adult. The
vulnerable adult may recover actual damages, punitive damages
and reasonable attorney's fees for the exploitation of the
vulnerable adult. The action may be brought in any court of
competent jurisdiction. The action may be brought by the
vulnerable adult or any of the following:
(i) The vulnerable adult's guardian, conservator or
other fiduciary acting for the vulnerable adult;
(ii) The personal representative of the estate of a
deceased vulnerable adult;
(iii) The vulnerable adult's agent as defined by W.S.
3-9-102(a)(i);
(iv) The vulnerable adult's spouse, parent or
descendant;
(v) A person authorized to make health care
decisions for the vulnerable adult;
(vi) A person who would qualify as a presumptive heir
of the vulnerable adult;
(vii) A person named as a beneficiary to receive any
property, benefit or contractual right on the vulnerable adult's
death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the
vulnerable adult that has a financial interest in the vulnerable
adult's estate;
(viii) The vulnerable adult's caregiver or another
person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the vulnerable
adult's welfare;
(ix) A person asked to accept the vulnerable adult's
power of attorney;
(x) The nursing care facility where the vulnerable
adult resides.