Legal Opinion
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Everett
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 7, 2009No. A09A0003PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Doyle, Judge.
In this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), Norfolk Southern Railway Company appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion for summary judgment on Michael Everett’s claim for emotional damages arising out of a train derailment and collision into a building. Because the trial court correctly concluded that Everett was within the zone of danger caused by the derailment, we affirm.
*421Summary judgment is appropriate when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). “In reviewing the…
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