GALLAGHER v. BNSF RY. CO.

No. A12-1327.

829 N.W.2d 85 (2013)

Sean GALLAGHER, Appellant, v. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

April 8, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael F. Tello , Michael P. McReynolds , Tello Law Firm, Anoka, MN; and Frederic A. Bremseth , Christopher J. Moreland , Bremseth Law Firm, P.C., Minnetonka, MN, for appellant.

Eric E. Holman , Emily Curtner-Atkinson , Diane P. Gerth , Ricke & Sweeney, P.A., St. Paul, MN, for respondent.

Considered and decided by HOOTEN, Presiding Judge; CLEARY, Judge; and SMITH, Judge.


OPINION

CLEARY, Judge.

Appellant Sean Gallagher sustained personal injuries while coupling railroad cars for his employer, respondent BNSF Railway Company. He commenced this action, alleging that his injuries resulted from respondent's violation of the Safety Appliance Act (SAA) and negligence under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). The district court granted summary judgment for respondent, and appellant challenges that decision, asserting that...

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