diff --git a/case_utils/__init__.py b/case_utils/__init__.py
index e8bc7ac..b2eab35 100644
--- a/case_utils/__init__.py
+++ b/case_utils/__init__.py
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
 #
 # We would appreciate acknowledgement if the software is used.
 
-__version__ = "0.5.0"
+__version__ = "0.5.1"
 
 from . import local_uuid