Legal Opinion
Dennis W. Baker v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided August 29, 1974No. 73-2213PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CELEBREZZE, Circuit Judge.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company appeals from a jury verdict and judgment awarding Appellee $86,500 in damages under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60 (1972). Robert Kuntz and Dennis Baker inspected railroad cars for Appellant Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. On December 20, 1970, at approximately 3:00 a. m., they were on a lunch break inside the inspectors’ shanty. Kuntz brought a target pistol into the shanty and showed it to another employee. He then placed the pistol in the pocket or folds of his coat, which was resting on top…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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