Paul v. Genesee & Wyoming Industries, Inc.

DECISION AND ORDER

CURTIN, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Pursuant to the Federal Employers Liability Act (“the FELA”), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq., and the Federal Safety Appliances Act (“FSAA”), 49 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq., plaintiff Norman Paul (“Paul”) commenced this action in May of 1998 against Genesee & Wyoming Industries, Inc. (“G & W Industries”), 1 Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Company, Inc. (“G & W Railroad”), and Rochester & Southern Railroad, Inc. (“R & S Railroad”) (collectively “the defendants”). In July of 1999, Paul moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability and also moved to…