Schutzenhofer v. Granite City Steel Co.

John Schutzenhofer brought this action to recover damages for injuries received during the course of his employment as a switchman under the Federal Safety Appliance Act (45 U.S.C. §1 et seq. (1976)) and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S.C. §51 et seq. (1976)). Plaintiff’s employer, Granite City Steel Company, defendant, appeals from the judgment entered on the general verdict in plaintiff’s favor after a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Madison County.

On appeal, defendant argues that under the facts, which are not in substantial dispute, it is not, as a matter of law, a common…