Long v. Illinois Central Railroad

Plaintiff claims wrongful discharge. Defendant contends plaintiff was not discharged, still holds seniority as a fireman and locomotive engineer, but is disqualified for service because of a defect in color perception. Plaintiff had worked for the defendant railroad company for about 25 years and from time to time had passed physical examinations as required by the company. In February 1954, he was given a test for color perception and failed to pass. He was re-examined in April 1954 and again failed to pass. On May 7, 1954, the railroad company notified plaintiff he was disqualified for…