Kulhavy v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad

Plaintiff Terry R. Kulhavy filed a complaint against defendant Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) alleging that he sustained injuries in the course of his employment. When plaintiff and his counsel failed to appear for a case management conference, the circuit court, on its own motion, dismissed the case for want of prosecution. Plaintiff thereafter filed a petition for relief from judgment, which was denied by the circuit court. On appeal, plaintiff contends that the circuit court erred in not vacating its dismissal of the case. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On May 24, 2000, pursuant to the…