Legal Opinion
Fort Worth & Denver Railway Company v. Willie Roach
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 24, 1955No. 14935_1PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BORAH, Circuit Judge.
Willie Roach brought this suit under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act 1 and the Safety Appliance Act 2 to recover damages for personal injuries received by him in the course of his employment as an engine foreman for the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. The injuries complained of were received in a fall which occurred during a switching operation when a grab iron and a still step on a tank car came loose as he attempted to mount the side of the moving car. The defendant, by its answer, admitted liability, but contended that if plaintiff sustained any injuries as alleged…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Smith v. WelchCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1951
- Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Fort Worth v. McAlisterCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1953
- Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. KelleyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1942
3Cited by8 opinions
- George W. Whiteman v. Elsoyd PitrieCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1955
- Revlon, Inc. v. Mrs. R. H. BuchananCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1959
- Taunice J. Vidrine v. The Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Harold D. Vidrine v. The Kansas City Southern Railway Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1972
- Edward C. Krienke v. Illinois Central Railroad Company, and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1958
- Julian A. Aubertin v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1958
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