Case Name: Wanda Eastridge (personal representative of the estate of William H. Eastridge) v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, et al.
Date Decided: November 18, 2009
Court: U.S.D.C. Eastern District of Tennessee
Judge: Judge Phillips
Citation: 2009 WL 4017131 (E.D.Tenn.)

Background:
This action involved an action filed by decedent, William H. Eastridge against his employer,defendant Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC), under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).

Eastridge contended that he developed silicosis as a result of exposure to sand while working for NSRC. Defendant’s moved for summary judgment.

Case Name: Douglas Williams v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated
Date Decided: November 6, 2009
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Judge: Judge Rogers
Citation: 2009 WL 367095 (C.A.6(Mich.))

Background:
Plaintiff, Douglas Williams, brought this action pursuant to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (“FELA”) alleging that his employer and defendant, Grand Trunk Western Railroad Inc. (“Grand Trunk”), was negligent for not removing snow from the area from which Williams was working and malfunctioning equipment, all leading to his injuries.

Case Name: Douglas Williams v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated
Date Decided: November 6, 2009
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Judge: Judge Rogers
Citation: 2009 WL 367095 (C.A.6(Mich.))

Background:
Plaintiff, Douglas Williams, brought this action pursuant to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (“FELA”) alleging that his employer and defendant, Grand Trunk Western Railroad Inc. (“Grand Trunk”), was negligent for not removing snow from the area from which Williams was working and malfunctioning equipment, all leading to his injuries.

Case Name: Timothy W. Martin v. CSX Transportation
Date Decided: November 17, 2009
Court: Court of Appeals of Ohio
Judge: Judge Sadler
Citation: 2009 WL 3823364 (Ohio App.10 Dist.)

Background:
Defendant, CSX Transportation (“CSX”), filed this appeal seeking a judgment entered in favor of plaintiff, Timothy W. Martin (“Martin”). Martin filed an action seeking recoveries for injuries suffered while working for CSX under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”).