Munnelly v. Farrell

*330OPINION

FRANKEL, District Judge.

On June 4, 1970, the plaintiff was working as a brakeman for defendant Central Railroad Company of New Jersey (CNJ). According to the complaint and moving affidavit now before the court, he was climbing aboard the caboose of a CNJ freight train when he was struck by a bolt of electricity from an overhead catenary line and hurled to the ground. He suffered severe burns over much of his body. Among the consequences of the disaster, both his legs had to be amputated.

Plaintiff sues for $2,000,000. His employer is alleged to be liable under the Federal Employers’…