Boren v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co.

Irwin, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company (Burlington) appeals from a jury verdict in favor of Raymond Boren in his Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) action for exposure to toxic chemicals over a period of 30 years while working for Burlington. On appeal, Burlington challenges, inter alia, the trial court’s denial of two motions for summary judgment, the trial court’s allowance of various expert testimony, the jury instructions given by the trial court, and the trial court’s denial of motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding…