Norfolk S. Ry. Co. v. Johnson

OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE WRIGHT

Appellant, Sharon Johnson, was employed by the Danville Police Department as a patrol officer. Johnson fell down an embankment and was injured while pursuing a suspect on foot. Johnson brought suit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Centre College.1 The circuit court granted a directed verdict in favor of Norfolk Southern, finding that the Fireman's Rule bars Johnson's recovery as a matter of law. Johnson appealed that verdict to the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded to the circuit court, holding that the Fireman's…