MURPHY v. UNION PACIFIC R. CO.

No. 27116.

57 P.3d 799 (2002)

138 Idaho 88

William R. MURPHY, an individual, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, Defendant-Respondent.

Supreme Court of Idaho, Pocatello, September 2002 Term.

October 24, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cooper & Larsen, Chtd., Pocatello, for appellant. Reed W. Larsen argued.

Kent W. Hansen, Salt Lake City, for respondent.


KIDWELL, Justice.

On February 21, 1999, the appellant, William R. Murphy (Murphy), tripped, fell, and suffered injuries during the course of his employment with the respondent, Union Pacific Railroad Company (Union Pacific). Murphy filed a claim for damages under the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. § 51 (1997), et seq. The district court granted Union Pacific's motion for summary judgment on the grounds that Murphy failed to create a...

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