Riley v. Union Pacific Railroad

ULRICH, Presiding Judge.

Adrian M. Riley appeals the judgment following jury verdict entered in favor of Union Pacific Railroad Company in his action brought against the Railroad under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

Mr. Riley was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company (Railroad) as a special agent with law enforcement responsibilities. He was stationed in Coffeyville, Kansas, and was the sole agent for parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. As a special agent, he was assigned to protect company…