Railway Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Worker's FELA Claim

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a railway was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a transport driver’s claim against it under the Federal Employers Liability Act because it was not her employer. Case: Fross v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., No. A21A0990, 09/24/2021, published. Facts: Donna Fross worked for Professional Transportation Inc. PTI entered into a contract with the Norfolk Southern Railway Co. under which PTI agreed to provide vehicles and drivers to move Norfolk’s train crews at its Georgia locations. Fross’ job involved driving a van to pic...