Murphy v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority

DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

McMAHON, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiff James Murphy brings this action against his former employer, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), alleging a series of injuries sustained by Murphy prior to his retirement in 2006, and seeking to hold the MTA liable under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). The MTA now moves this court for summary judgment as to all claims.

Defendant’s motion is granted in part, and denied in part.

II. Background

Plaintiff James Murphy is a retired…