Wyoming News Briefs

Former worker sues fracking company

CHEYENNE (WNE) – A man who had his leg damaged in a fracking accident is suing the president and safety manager of a hydraulic fracturing company, along with the company that provides the fracking equipment, for negligence.

The case of Scott Houska versus Newkota Services and Rentals, Donald J. Gawick, Roger Cross and FMC Technologies was filed last Thursday, April 23, in federal court here.

The case alleges the defendants acted negligently, causing the permanent injury to Houska’s leg suffered during a fracking accident. Houska is asking for a jury t...