Blackwell v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

This appeal arises out of an order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City granting appellee, CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSX”), summary judgment against appellant, James F. Blackwell (“Blackwell”). Blackwell contends that the circuit court improperly concluded that his current claim is barred by a release he executed with CSX in settlement of a prior claim arising under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”).

On appeal, Blackwell presents one issue 1 for our review, which we rephrase as follows:

Whether the circuit court erred in granting CSX’s motion for summary judgment.

For the reasons…