Legal Opinion

Matthew Wahl v. Watco Companies, LLC

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided April 21, 2015No. WD77784PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtMark D. Pfeiffer, Presiding Judge

Mathew Wahl (“Wahl”) brought an action under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60 (“FELA”) against his employer, Watco Companies, LLC (“Watco”), for personal injuries. The Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri (“trial court”), granted summary judgment to Watco, finding that it was not a common carrier by railroad. Wahl appeals. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

Wahl brought suit against Watco under FELA for injuries he suffered on July 19, 2010, while working within the scope of his duties as a mechanic for Watco at the Watco railcar repair facility located in…

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