Legal Opinion
Burlington Northern, Inc. v. Hughes Bros., Inc., a Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided February 16, 1982No. 81-1229PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAY, Chief Judge.
This case involves interpretation of an industrial or side track agreement providing for indemnification by the industry for any loss or damage paid by the railroad to any of its employees when the latter’s injuries are caused by the act or omission of the industry. After settling with its injured employee, Burlington Northern (BN) sued Hughes Brothers (Hughes) claiming indemnity under its agreement; BN now appeals from a jury verdict denying indemnification.
Facts.
On October 29, 1953, Hughes and BN’s predecessor, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, entered into an…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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