Chandler v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

PAYNE, District Judge.

Barbara G. Chandler, the administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Sam L. Chandler, instituted this action against the City of Newport News (the “City”), the National Railroad Passenger Corp. (d/b/a “AMTRAK”) and CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSX”). The action was filed in the Circuit Court for the City of Newport News and removed' to this court. Mr. Chandler was killed when the truck he operated was struck by the passenger train “Colonial” which was operated by AMTRAK on tracks owned and controlled by CSX. The collision occurred at…