Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Deborah Jackson

DICKINSON, Presiding Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Deborah Jackson sued Illinois Central Railroad Company (“Illinois Central”) under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) for the wrongful death of her husband, Charles Jackson. Jackson alleged that her husband’s death from lung cancer was caused by his exposure to asbestos while working for the railroad. After the close of discovery, Illinois Central filed a motion for summary judgment and a. motion to strike Jackson’s expert, Michael J.' Ellenbecker. Later,- Illinois Central moved to strike improper evidence from Jackson’s response to the…