Ackman v. Union Pac. R.R. Co.

Steven D. Ackman ("Ackman") appeals from the order and judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis granting summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Union Pacific Railroad Company ("Union Pacific"). In the underlying case, Ackman brought suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act ("FELA") against Union Pacific for injuries arising out of Union Pacific's alleged negligence. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Union Pacific on the grounds that Ackman failed to demonstrate the existence of a genuine issue of material fact regarding the element of causation.…