Sims v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway

Shelly Y. Sims (Employee) appeals the trial court’s order granting a motion for new trial filed by The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (Employer) after a jury verdict in favor of Employee in this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. Sections 51 et seq., for personal injuries Employee sustained while at work. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in accordance with the jury verdict.

Employee’s injuries resulted when she fell during her attempt to sit in a chair that had been moved by another person without Employee’s knowledge. The jury…