CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Deen

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Patricia Deen was stopped at a train crossing, and her car was struck in the rear by a drunk driver. The collision propelled Deen into a train, rendering her a quadriplegic. Deen filed suit against CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX), alleging that CSX was negligent in maintaining the crossing. CSX moved for summary judgment, arguing that Deen was unable to prove causation. The trial court denied the motion. CSX also filed a motion in limine to exclude certain evidence, which the trial court granted. Both parties applied for interlocutory review, and we granted the…