Munns v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

ORDER

JAMES G. CARR, Chief Judge.

This case arises under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act [FELA], U.S.C. § 51 and the Locomotive Inspection Act [LIA], 4.9 U.S.C.A. § 20701. Plaintiff Ronald Munns alleges that during his employment as a conductor with defendant railroad, CSX Transportation, Inc. [CSX], the locomotives on which he rode often had defective seats. Munns claims that repeated exposure to defective seats caused neck, back and shoulder injuries. Plaintiff seeks recovery under the FELA. Jurisdiction exists under 28 U.S.C. § 1331.

Pending is defendant’s motion for summary judgment.…