Hoskin v. Union Pacific Railroad

The defendant, Union Pacific Railroad Company, appeals an order of the trial court denying its motion to transfer the plaintiff’s complaint to Randolph County on the grounds of forum non conveniens. The defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion because the relevant factors overwhelmingly favor a transfer. We affirm.

The plaintiff, Donald R. Hoskin, worked for the defendant for 30 years as a welder and trackman, among other duties. On February 12, 2003, he was injured while working as a welder. On May 20, 2004, the plaintiff filed a two-count complaint in…