Supreme Court Denies Benefits for Caretaker Intoxicated at Time of Accident

The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to an injured caretaker due to his intoxication at the time of his injury. Bjay Nagel worked for Sand Creek Country Club as a caretaker. His job duties included making rounds of the property at least twice a day. He and his family lived in the caretaker's cabin on the club’s property and were permitted to recreate on the nearby stream. On June 13, 2021, after performing his rounds, Nagel and his wife went to the local trading post for brunch. While there, he consumed alcohol and met two individuals who were painting a club memb...