Thomas David Jordan v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company, A Corporation, and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, A Corporation

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON APRIL 22, 2008 Session THOMAS DAVID JORDAN v. BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD COMPANY, A Corporation, and NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, A Corporation Direct Appeal from the Circuit Court for Shelby County No. CT-004175-03 James F. Russell, Judge No. W2007-00436-COA-R3-CV - Filed January 15, 2009 This is an appeal from a jury trial involving the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. A railroad employee was struck by a passing train belonging to another railroad. The employee sued both railroads, bringing a FELA claim against the employer…