Larson v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

Steven C. Larson brought an action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) (45 U.S.C. §§ 51 through 59 (2000)), against CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), for damages for carpal tunnel syndrome allegedly incurred in the course of his employment. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Larson appeals. Because no genuine issue of fact exists as to whether Larson was an employee of CSXT for FELA purposes at the time of his injury, we now affirm.

BACKGROUND

The facts underlying the instant appeal are largely undisputed. In 1987, Larson was employed by Fruit Growers…