Mills v. River Terminal Railway Co.

OPINION

BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.

Two railroad workers employed by River Terminal Railway Corporation (River Terminal) sustained injuries when a slag pit exploded. The employees brought an action against River Terminal under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) for damages from their injuries. River Terminal in turn sought indemnification or, in the alternative, contribution from Lafarge Corporation (Lafarge) and Allega Slag Recovery, Inc. (Allega). River Terminal alleged that these third parties were negligent and responsible for the explosion.

After settlement of the employees’ claims, the…