Faucher v. Burlington Northern, Inc.

The plaintiff, Charles Faucher, appeals the dismissal of this personal injury action against the defendant, Burlington Northern, Inc.

On February 6, 1975, Charles Faucher was traveling through a railroad crossing when his truck collided with a train operated by Burlington Northern. Three years later, on February 6, 1978, at approximately 7 p.m., Mr. Faucher's attorneys served copies of a summons and complaint upon Karl Buschman, a telegrapher for Burlington Northern, working at its depot in Pasco, Washington. On October 27, 1978, this action was dismissed for want of proper service upon an…