Michael W. Hurley v. Patapsco & Back Rivers Railroad Company, a Body Corporate

The questions presented are whether the district court erred in granting appellee’s motion for a directed verdict at the end of appellant’s case and in granting appellee’s motion in limine to exclude certain evidence. We find no error, and accordingly affirm.

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Appellant Michael W. Hurley has been employed by appellee railroad company since July 7,1974, as an expert machinist in the Locomotive Repair Shop. Prior to this employment, he completed a four year apprenticeship program involving 8,000 hours of training. Appellant is the only employee in the shop who is qualified to operate the…