McGregor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.

Jackie McGregor, a ticket agent for Amtrak, filed this suit pursuant to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. §§ 51 et seq., seeking damages for injuries she received while unloading baggage. She appeals from a special jury verdict finding no negligence on the part of Amtrak. We affirm.

Issues Presented

1. Whether the verdict of no negligence is supported by the evidence.

2. Whether the court erred in excluding evidence comparing the baggage volume in Whitefish with the volume in Spokane and Seattle.

3. Whether the court erred in allowing Amtrak’s counsel to question McGregor about a…