Johnson v. Burlington Northern, Inc.

The plaintiff, Glen Johnson, seeks to recover money damages from Burlington Northern, Inc. (“Burlington”), Safeway Store, Inc. (“Safeway”), and ACF Industries, Inc. (“ACF”). Plaintiff’s damages stem from personal injuries suffered on March 31, 1977, in an industrial accident at the Wedron Silica Company (“Silica”) in Wedron, Illinois. Plaintiff’s amended complaint contained nine counts. Count I, a negligence claim against Burlington, concerned a bent sill step on railroad car ACFX 61300. Counts V and VIII, against Burlington, were based on respective theories of strict liability, and res ipsa…