Collins v. Union Pacific Railroad

Opinion

RAMIREZ, P. J.

James Russell Collins, plaintiff, was an employee of Hulcher Services, Inc. (Hulcher), a contractor hired by railroads to clear tracks and rerail train cars following derailments. Following a collision involving two Union Pacific Railroad Company (Union Pacific or defendant) trains, Hulcher responded to the derailment site. Plaintiff, a member of the Hulcher crew, was injured when a block from a Hulcher crane fell on his head. Plaintiff filed a workers’ compensation claim against Hulcher, and later filed a complaint for damages against Union Pacific, under the federal…