Dougherty v. CSX Transportation Inc.

MOTTO, P.J.,

Plaintiff, Edward Dougherty, has sued defendant, CSX Transportation Inc., (CSX), pursuant to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. §§51-60, claiming that he was injured as a result of CSX’s negligence and/or its violation of the Federal Locomotive Inspection Act (FLIA), 49 U.S.C. §20701. Now before the court are the cross motions of the parties for summary judgment wherein defendant has moved for partial summary judgment on plaintiffs FLIA claim and plaintiff has moved for partial summary judgement as to liability. For the reasons set forth below, the court will…