VERDICT: Defense, FRSA, alleged retaliation stemming from track laborer’s near-miss and fouling track… 2nd trial following reversal of 1st defense verdict. [Read more…]
FRSA, “honestly held belief” of safety rules violation
FRSA: Jury improperly instructed that RR cannot be liable for termination of laborer if it was based on “honestly held belief” that he violated safety rules by fouling track and was nearly hit by train… defense verdict reversed, remanded for new trial… Molloy reversed. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, track worker retaliation
VERDICT: Defense, FRSA, retaliation claim by track worker dismissed for safety incidents and then reinstated. [Read more…]