Legal Opinion
Fernow v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co.
District Court, S.D. Texas
Decided August 16, 2000No. CIV.A. G-99-398PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT
KENT, District Judge.
In this action, Plaintiff Fred Fernow, Jr. asserts claims against his former employer under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq (1994). Now before the Court is Defendant’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed July 18, 2000. For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is DENIED.
I. FACTUAL SUMMARY
Plaintiff alleges he was injured on or about May 1, 1997 as a result of Defendant’s negligence in failing to provide a safe working environment when a poorly maintained walkway,…
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