This case presents the question whether the "latent-illness-discovery rule" applies to actions brought by the personal representatives of deceased railroad employees, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. § 59, a part of the Federal Employers' Liability Act, for personal injuries allegedly suffered by the employees in the course of their employment. We answer that question in the negative, and we affirm the summary...
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