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Recent News About Bnsf Railway
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FELA suit brought against BNSF Railway
A former BNSF Railway employee is suing the company for alleged repetitive physical trauma he suffered during his employment. -
Man injured working on railroad nonsuits employer
GALVESTON - Galveston County Court at Law No. 1 Judge John Grady recently signed off on a New Mexico man's request to nonsuit his employer. -
Man injured while entering van rejects charge of contributory negligence
McGuire A plaintiff injured when a van took off before he was completely seated recently filed a motion for partial summary judgment, rejecting the defendant's charge of contributory negligence. -
Widow sues railroad over deceased husband's asbestos exposure
GALVESTON � Alleging that her husband died from lung cancer linked to lengthy asbestos exposure from his 40-year stint working for the predecessors of BNSF Railway, Teague resident Elouise York pursues legal action. -
Railroad worker files gender discrimination suit against BNSF
A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit claiming she was subjected to a hostile work environment because of her sex and was discharged because she complained about the sexual harassment. -
Railroad employee says van accelerated as he climbed in
A railroad employee claims he was injured when a van took off before he was completely inside. -
Injured railroad worker sues BNSF
GALVESTON - A railroad worker is suing BNSF Railway Co. over injuries he reportedly sustained on the job. -
Rail worker sues BNSF over injuries from engine exhaust
GALVESTON - A New Mexico man has filed suit against his employer for injuries he reportedly sustained while working at a Galveston rail yard. -
BNSF employee sues over chemical exposure
A railroad worker has filed suit against BNSF Railway Co., alleging he suffered great physical and mental pain after inhaling chemicals while working. -
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Oct. 15-23, 2009 -
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Oct. 9-15, 2009 -
Plaintiff's lawyer feud results in double whammy litigation
Youngdahl Two similar suits over attorney's fees filed by two separate plaintiff's lawyers in two different counties have been put on hold while the cases' two respective judges attempt to consolidate the litigation. -
Railroad worker sues over fall at Beaumont yard
A railroad worker claims he was injured after falling down stairs at the BNSF rail yard office in Beaumont. -
Plaintiff's lawyers square off against each other in Orange
Youngdahl Claiming that a well known plaintiff's attorney went back on her word, another trial lawyer has filed suit over the alleged broken verbal agreement hoping to collect $100,000 � his share of the attorney's fees. -
Railroads seek summary judgment, show cause hearings slated for Friday
Youngdahl Later this week, 172nd District Judge Donald Floyd has slated a plethora of show cause hearings in hopes of trimming the court's docket. -
BNSF to argue for summary judgment in FELA suit
In June 2007, the Record reported on a Federal Employers Liability Act suit filed by BNSF Railway Co. employee Eldwin Garrett, who injured himself while installing an end-of-train device for the railroad. -
Judge to consider motion for new trial against BNSF
Earlier this month, a Jefferson County judge dismissed a suit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. But before the month is up, the judge must decide if the plaintiff should be granted a new trial against the railroad company. -
Worker sues after 38 years with railroad
Sara Youngdahl For nearly four decades Alex Frausto worked for BNSF Railway Co. During his long tenure, Frausto claims to have suffered repetitive trauma to his back, knees, shoulder and neck. -
Engineer with back problems sues railroad for chair choice
A locomotive engineer for BNSF Railway Co. for most of career, Gary Bryant now suffers from severe back problems. He is suing the railway for "failing to provide ergonomic seats."