Curtis v. Canyon Highway District No. 4

McDEVITT, Justice.

Background

This case arises from the death of appellant-cross-respondent’s (Marlene Curtis) husband, Mr. Jon Curtis, on February 16, 1988. Mr. Curtis was killed when the vehicle he was driving collided with a Union Pacific train at a crossing maintained by respondent-cross appellant, Canyon Highway District No. 4. Appellant commenced wrongful death actions against Union Pacific Railroad and respondent.

Prior Proceedings

Appellant’s action against Union Pacific was tried in the United States District Court. Prior to the submission of the case to the jury, appellant and Union…