Alby v. BNSF Ry. Co.

Following a jury verdict in this case arising under the Federal Employers Liability Act, appellant challenges the district court's grant of judgment as a matter of law to respondent and argues that the *565court erred in applying the federal postjudgment interest rate. Respondent challenges the court's denial of its motion for a new trial. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Respondent BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) employed appellant James Alby for approximately 20 years as a conductor and engineer. In January 2014, Alby experienced back pain and could not move. Alby's treating orthopedic…