Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Everett

Ellington, Judge.

In this suit under' the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 USC § 51 et seq., Norfolk Southern Railway Company (“Norfolk Southern”) appeals from the final judgment and jury verdict in favor of Michael Everett on his negligence suit for emotional damages arising out of a train derailment and collision into a commercial building. Norfolk Southern contends that the trial court erred in granting Everett’s motion in limine concerning the “zone of danger” test, in denying Norfolk Southern’s motion for a directed verdict, and in refusing to give certain jury charges.…