Legal Opinion
Wright v. BNSF Railway Co.
District Court, N.D. Oklahoma
Decided April 1, 2016No. Case No. 13-CV-24-JED-FHMPublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
JOHN E. DOWDELL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Plaintiff James E. Wright brings this action against defendant Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (“BNSF”) pursuant to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et. seq., alleging an acute injury claim and a cumulative trauma claim. (Doc. 2). BNSF now moves for summary judgment on both of plaintiffs claims. (Doc. 123).
Background
Defendant BNSF is a railroad corporation engaged in interstate transportation and commerce. Plaintiff was employed by BNSF as a carman for twenty-nine years and nine months,…
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